Harmeet Dhillon

OpenAI agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle Justice Department allegations that it discriminated against U.S. workers by favoring temporary visa holders for jobs. The settlement requires OpenAI to post jobs publicly, accept electronic applications, and train staff, with $1.2 million in penalties and $2 million allocated for eligible workers. OpenAI disputes the DOJ's findings but reached the agreement to resolve the matter and continue its PERM program.

Federal election monitors from the U.S. Department of Justice will be stationed in Michigan during Tuesday’s primary, part of a nationwide deployment in 15 jurisdictions across six states due to historical election-related concerns. Advocacy groups like the League of Women Voters and the Detroit NAACP are also monitoring polling locations to address potential issues.

Mikie Sherrill refused to provide the Department of Justice with information about 6,600 non-citizens erroneously registered to vote in New Jersey, 400 of whom are believed to have cast ballots. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, leading the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division, had demanded specific details including names, addresses, and registration dates by July 21, giving the Democratic governor five days to comply.

Harmeet Dhillon, a DOJ official, claims Governor Mikie Sherrill was aware of a New Jersey voter roll issue before accusing Trump of lying about noncitizen voting. The article highlights a dispute over voter roll accuracy and allegations of dishonesty.

The U.S. Department of Education alleges Ann Arbor Public Schools violated FERPA by requiring staff to conceal transgender students' status from parents and by maintaining separate records for gender identity. The district has until August 10 to respond before potential enforcement actions, including loss of federal funding.

The Trump administration's Justice Department is investigating Harvard University over potential discrimination against U.S. students by awarding scholarships funded by Chinese donors to international students. The review focuses on Harvard's China-based financial aid programs, which the department claims may violate Title VI by restricting aid to non-American students. Harvard and the Chinese embassy dispute the allegations, emphasizing legal compliance and mutual educational benefits.

The Justice Department is investigating Harvard University over potential discrimination against U.S. students in its China-based financial aid programs, citing concerns about foreign funding restrictions. Harvard has accepted $630 million from Chinese sources, including scholarships limited to non-American students, and claims compliance with Title VI and anti-discrimination laws.

The Justice Department is investigating Harvard University over allegations that foreign donations, particularly from China, were used to favor non-American students in financial aid, potentially violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Harvard denies the claims, stating its policies comply with federal law and do not discriminate based on national origin.

The Trump administration's Justice Department is investigating Harvard University over concerns that its financial aid programs for international students, funded by Chinese donors, may illegally exclude American students. Harvard claims it complies with Title VI and does not discriminate based on national origin.

The Justice Department is investigating Harvard University's China-based financial aid programs to determine if they illegally exclude U.S. students by accepting funds from Chinese donors for scholarships restricted to specific countries. Harvard maintains compliance with Title VI and denies unlawful discrimination, while the Chinese embassy emphasizes education cooperation should not be politicized. Federal disclosures show Harvard has accepted $630 million from Chinese sources over decades.

The DOJ has redefined its civil rights mission and targeted California with more actions than any other state. Harmeet Dhillon, a California-native, leads the civil rights division.

The DOJ has redefined its civil rights mission and targeted California with more actions than any other state. The civil rights division is led by California-native Harmeet Dhillon.

Maryland’s Election Administrator Jared DeMarinis responded to a Department of Justice inquiry about voter roll compliance, asserting adherence to state and federal laws. The DOJ had raised concerns about potential noncitizen voting and threatened legal action, while DeMarinis emphasized the need to counter election-related misinformation.

The Justice Department's top civil rights official stated that parental rights and student gender transitions will be priorities under FERPA enforcement, with the department planning to increase litigation. The Trump administration's interpretation of FERPA, which claims policies limiting parental access to gender identity information violate the law, is being reinforced through new interagency agreements with the Education Department.

The U.S. Department of Justice has sent letters to election officials in multiple states, warning they could face criminal charges for allowing noncitizens to vote in federal elections. The letters emphasize federal laws requiring only eligible citizens to vote, though states already have procedures to prevent noncitizen voting, and officials in Arizona, Georgia, and Michigan have defended their compliance efforts.

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has sued California and Virginia over gun laws, marking an unprecedented effort to enforce Second Amendment rights. The lawsuits target specific firearm restrictions in these states and aim to establish broader constitutional precedent through coordinated legal challenges.

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division is suing California and Virginia over gun laws, marking an unprecedented effort to expand Second Amendment protections. The department has filed over a dozen lawsuits challenging firearm restrictions in multiple jurisdictions, aiming to establish constitutional precedent rather than targeting every restriction.

The Justice Department warned state election officials about potential criminal charges if noncitizens vote. Harmeet Dhillon is mentioned in the context of the Justice Department in Washington, D.C.

The U.S. Department of Justice sent a letter to Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes and other states, warning election officials could face criminal charges for knowingly counting noncitizen ballots. Fontes denounced the letter as politically motivated, emphasizing Arizona already requires proof of citizenship for voter registration.

The U.S. Department of Justice sent letters to election officials in multiple states, warning they could face criminal charges for knowingly allowing noncitizens to vote or remain on voter rolls. The letters, sent to Michigan and 13 other states, emphasize compliance with federal laws requiring only eligible U.S. citizens to vote in federal elections.

The Justice Department's civil rights division, led by Harmeet Dhillon, sent letters to 11 states threatening prosecution of top election officials if noncitizen votes are counted in upcoming elections.

The Department of Justice sued Virginia and California to overturn their gun restrictions, including Virginia’s assault weapons ban and California’s prohibition on firearms susceptible to machine gun conversion devices. The lawsuits were filed by the Civil Rights Division’s Second Amendment Section, which has initiated multiple similar cases targeting gun laws in other states and territories.

The Justice Department sued Virginia after its ban on high-capacity semiautomatic weapons took effect, arguing the law violates the Second Amendment. The lawsuit challenges the definition of 'assault firearms' and claims the regulation lacks historical precedent as outlined in the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to Cook County’s assault weapons ban, which prohibits possession of firearms like AR-15s. The case, consolidated with a similar challenge from Connecticut, will determine whether the Second and Fourteenth Amendments guarantee the right to own such rifles. The decision follows the 2022 Bruen ruling, which established a framework for evaluating gun laws based on historical tradition of firearm regulation.

The Department of Justice threatened to sue California over its 'Glock ban' law, arguing it violates the Second Amendment. The law, set to take effect July 1, prohibits selling 'machinegun-convertible pistols' and reclassifies certain semi-automatic handguns like Glocks under this category.

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating Poetica coffee shop in Brooklyn for allegedly discriminating against U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman by refunding his coffee purchase and publicly banning him due to his pro-Israel stance. The coffee shop's owners stated they would have refused service initially, accusing Goldman's support of Israel as potentially involving funds from AIPAC.

The Justice Department has opened an investigation into a New York City coffee shop chain for potentially refusing service to U.S. Representative Dan Goldman due to his pro-Israel stance. The Civil Rights Division will take enforcement action if warranted, according to Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon.

The Justice Department is investigating Poetica Coffee for banning Rep. Daniel Goldman from its NYC cafés due to his support for Israel and ties to AIPAC. The coffee shop refunded and barred Goldman, calling his actions 'reprehensible,' and Goldman received over $190,000 in donations from AIPAC which he later disavowed. He is facing a primary challenge from former city Comptroller Brad Lander.

The Trump administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) is challenging a reparations program in Evanston, Illinois, arguing it unlawfully distributes public benefits based on race and ancestry. The DOJ claims the program violates the Equal Protection Clause and the Fair Housing Act by using race as the sole qualifying factor for $25,000 housing grants to Black residents or their descendants.

Trump Officials are challenging a reparations program in a Chicago suburb. Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general for the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, stated the program constitutes illegal race discrimination.

The Trump administration's Justice Department has established a Second Amendment Section to sue cities and states over gun laws, targeting entities like Los Angeles County, Denver, and Washington, D.C. Pro-gun groups support the initiative, which shifts the Civil Rights Division's focus from traditional civil rights issues to firearm regulations.

U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross faces calls for resignation or impeachment over an extramarital affair with Atlanta deputy police chief Kelley Collier, which occurred in her chambers during work hours. Ross also attended an illegal partisan fundraiser for Fani Willis, lied about the affair, retaliated against staff, and received a private reprimand. The Eleventh Circuit Judicial Council noted she avoided presiding over cases involving Collier's division by chance.

Pam Bondi will appear before the House Oversight Committee to discuss the DOJ's release of Jeffrey Epstein files. She will be accompanied by Harmeet Dhillon, assistant attorney general for the DOJ's Civil Rights Division, which has raised questions from Democrats.

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying with the House Oversight Committee about the Epstein files, facing scrutiny from Democrats and some Republicans over the Department of Justice's handling of the case. The interview is voluntary and not under oath, though lawmakers have criticized the setup, demanding transparency and accountability for Bondi and former Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Pam Bondi participates in a transcribed interview with the House Oversight Committee regarding the Epstein files. Lawmakers, including Democrats and some Republicans, demand transparency over the Department of Justice's handling of the files during her tenure. The interview occurs amid criticism of delayed document releases and incomplete redactions.

Pam Bondi faces closed-door questioning by House lawmakers over the Justice Department's handling of Jeffrey Epstein case files. Lawmakers are investigating decisions regarding the release of files and potential involvement of President Donald Trump. The Justice Department officials accompanying Bondi have been criticized by Democrats as a conflict of interest.

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi will testify before the House Oversight Committee about her handling of the Justice Department's Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon is representing Bondi despite her no longer serving in the Trump administration, raising speculation about Dhillon's potential nomination for attorney general.

Republicans are targeting majority-minority districts in blue states following a Supreme Court decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act, aiming to reshape the political map for the 2026 midterms. The court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais allows states to eliminate such districts for partisan advantage, with GOP-led states like Alabama, Florida, and Tennessee advancing new gerrymandered maps. The Department of Justice faces pressure to challenge these maps, which could shift House seat balances.

Eric Schmitt, a Missouri Republican, urged the Department of Justice to challenge majority-minority congressional districts in Democratic states following a Supreme Court decision limiting race-based district mapping. The ruling in Louisiana v. Callais allows states to eliminate such districts for partisan gain, prompting GOP-controlled states like Alabama and Florida to redraw maps to potentially secure additional House seats.

A California woman, Anika Brenda Lee Armstrong, was charged by the Department of Justice for paying people to register to vote, including homeless individuals on Los Angeles' Skid Row. She worked as a paid ballot-petition signature collector and could face up to five years in federal prison. The scheme allegedly undermined Americans' faith in elections.