The new head of the Justice Department's civil rights division, Harmeet K. Dhillon, is reshaping the office to align with Trump's agenda, leading to a significant departure of lawyers and concerns over civil rights enforcement.
A significant number of lawyers are resigning from the Justice Department’s civil rights division, driven by new leadership's controversial priorities. With a deferred resignation program in place, over 100 attorneys are expected to leave, raising concerns about the division's future.