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Administrative/Regulatory

Apr. 6, 2026

Trump looks to Dhillon as he remakes Justice Department

Support from conservative allies contrasts with criticism from liberal civil rights advocates as leadership changes unfold.

Trump looks to Dhillon as he remakes  Justice Department
U.S. Justice Department to Harmeet K. Dhillon

President Donald Trump is likely to promote Harmeet K. Dhillon to one of the top jobs in the U.S. Justice Department to of San Francisco.

Dhillon is currently assistant attorney general for civil rights. She is believed to be in line for the post now occupied by Associate Attorney General Stanley E. Woodward Jr., who was confirmed in October. Any change would come amid a larger shakeup in the department. Trump fired Attorney General Pam Bondi on Thursday and promoted Deputy Attor...

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