BREAKING NEWS: Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon confirmed — founder of the Center for American Liberty and former Vice Chair of the California Republican Party – Gateway Hispanic

On Thursday, April 3, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Harmeet Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice.

With a 52-45 vote, the conservative attorney, known for her staunch defense of civil liberties, assumes a key role in the Trump administration. The news marks a milestone for Republicans, who see Dhillon as an ally against progressive policies.

The vote was not without controversy. While Republicans celebrated the outcome, Lena Zwarensteyn, senior director of the Fair Courts Program and advisor at The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, issued a statement arguing that Dhillon’s anti-woke stance threatens minority rights.

«Harmeet Dhillon is not a civil rights lawyer and has no business leading the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice. Senators who voted for her confirmation have failed their constituents and our country. They have further undermined the DOJ’s independence and are complicit in this administration’s dangerous agenda to reverse the hard-won gains of the civil rights movement. This confirmation is an insult, and it should alarm everyone that an election denier is now in charge of enforcing the Voting Rights Act, that an anti-LGBTQ+ activist is now responsible for protecting the civil rights of LGBTQ+ individuals in America, and that yet another of Trump’s personal attorneys is holding a leadership role in the nation’s premier agency for enforcing federal civil rights laws.»

Dhillon, founder of the Center for American Liberty and former vice chair of the California Republican Party, has been a prominent figure in high-profile cases.

From defending Christians during COVID restrictions to challenging Big Tech over censorship, her career positions her as a conservative culture warrior.

Trump praised her on Truth Social, stating: “Harmeet has consistently protected our civil liberties.”

( @realDonaldTrump – Truth Social Post )
( Donald J. Trump – Dec 09, 2024, 6:31 PM ET )

I am pleased to nominate Harmeet K. Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice. Throughout her career, Harmeet has stood up consistently to… pic.twitter.com/ijwE1HmLfh

— Donald J. Trump TRUTH POSTS (@TruthTrumpPosts) December 10, 2024

In her new role, Dhillon will oversee sensitive issues such as hate crimes, voting rights, and police discrimination—areas where her critics fear a conservative shift.

During her confirmation hearing, Dhillon vowed not to use the DOJ as a “partisan tool.” Her confirmation strengthens Trump’s agenda to steer justice toward traditional values.

This appointment brings hope to millions of Americans who see Harmeet Dhillon as a tireless defender of freedom and, most importantly, as someone who is not aligned with woke ideology.

With her impeccable record and courage in the face of the radical left, Dhillon is ready to restore justice and protect the nation’s founding values.

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Joana Campos

Joana Campos es abogada y editora con más de 10 años de experiencia en la gestión de proyectos de desarrollo internacional, enfocada en la sostenibilidad y el impacto social positivo. Anteriormente, trabajó como abogada corporativa. Egresada de la Universidad de Guadalajara.
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Joana Campos is a lawyer and editor with over 10 years of experience in managing international development projects, focused on sustainability and positive social impact. Previously, she worked as a corporate lawyer. She is a graduate of the University of Guadalajara.

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