Harmeet Dhillon Resigns As DOJ Assistant AG: Report Update (1215ET): Dhillon has resigned, Fox News reports . *** A major shakeup is reportedly underway at the Department of Justice. Harmeet Dhillon, who leads the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, plans to leave her post, becoming the first senior Justice Department official to announce plans to depart following the Democrats' election triumph , according to Bloomberg .
Dhillon has privately informed allies of her plans to leave following the midterms , according to four people familiar with the matter, the report said. Her official announcement could come as soon as Thursday, two of the people said. The Justice Department has not confirmed her plans.
Dhillon has dramatically overhauled the Civil Rights Division, abandoning key Biden-era priorities and launching an aggressive crackdown on alleged racial discrimination, antisemitism, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs.