Senate Confirms Harmeet Dhillon to Lead DOJ's Civil Rights Division

The U.S. Senate is poised to confirm Harmeet Dhillon as the head of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice, despite her controversial history of opposing voting rights. Republicans advanced her nomination with a 52-45 vote, and her confirmation is expected to proceed without significant opposition from GOP senators. Dhillon, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, has spent years challenging voting laws and has been involved in numerous lawsuits aimed at undermining election integrity and access to voting. Critics express concern that her leadership could reverse decades of progress in protecting voting rights for marginalized groups, as she has previously attacked foundational laws such as the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Additionally, Dhillon has promoted unfounded claims about widespread voter fraud, further raising alarms about her commitment to uphold civil rights. Her confirmation could signal a significant shift in the Justice Department's approach to civil rights enforcement.