Harmeet Dhillon

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.

A California woman, Anika Brenda Lee Armstrong, was charged with paying people to register to vote, including homeless individuals on Skid Row, while working as a paid ballot-petition signature collector. She agreed to plead guilty to one felony count and could face up to five years in federal prison. The scheme allegedly undermined the integrity of elections.

The US Department of Justice accused Yale University of illegally considering race in admissions to its medical school, finding Black and Hispanic students have a higher chance of admission despite lower grades and test scores. This comes after a 2023 supreme court decision banned affirmative action in college admissions. The justice department investigation found disparities in admission rates

A Virginia Democrat defended Soros-backed prosecutor Steve Descano from a DOJ probe into allegations of preferential treatment to criminal illegal immigrants. The investigation will determine if immigration consequences in charging and plea deals violated federal laws. Descano's office faced backlash after dropping violent charges against a suspect later accused of killing a mother.

A Virginia Democrat defends Soros-backed prosecutor Steve Descano from a DOJ probe into allegations of preferential treatment to criminal illegal immigrants. The investigation will determine if immigration consequences in charging and plea deals violated federal laws. Descano's office faced backlash after dropping violent charges against a suspect later accused of killing a mother.

The Department of Justice has launched a civil rights investigation into Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano over allegations his office gave preferential treatment to criminal illegal immigrants. The investigation will examine whether Descano's office violated federal law by weighing immigration consequences in charging decisions and plea deals. Descano has faced criticism for his policies perceived to extend leniency to illegal immigrants.

The Department of Justice has launched a civil rights investigation into Fairfax Commonwealth Attorney Steve Descano over allegations his office gave preferential treatment to criminal illegal immigrants. The investigation will examine whether Descano's office violated federal law by weighing immigration consequences in charging decisions and plea deals. This comes after criticism of Descano's policies perceived to extend leniency to illegal immigrants.

The US Department of Justice is investigating 36 Illinois school districts over secret gender transitions and ideology in schools, focusing on whether parents can opt their children out of instruction involving sexual orientation and gender ideology. The investigation will examine classroom instruction and policies on student gender transitions. The DOJ may withhold funding if civil rights violations are found.

The US Department of Justice is investigating 36 Illinois school districts over secret gender transitions and ideology in schools, focusing on whether parents can opt their children out of instruction involving sexual orientation and gender ideology. The investigation will examine if schools are allowing parental opt-outs and if they are encouraging or facilitating student gender transitions without notice or consent. The DOJ may withhold funding if civil rights violations are found.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has allocated $500,000 for reparations discussions and community engagement as the city faces a $5.4 billion budget deficit. The funding supports over 20 groups to discuss reparations and a Truth, Healing, and Reconciliation plan, while Mamdani has increased racial equity initiatives despite opposition from critics like Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who called the policies 'fishy/illegal.'

Mayor Zohran Mamdani allocated $500,000 for reparations discussions targeting Black New Yorkers amid a projected $5.4 billion city budget deficit. The funding supports community engagement for a reparations study and a Truth, Healing, and Reconciliation plan, despite criticism from opponents like Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, who called the policies 'fishy/illegal.'

The Trump-era Department of Justice has intervened in a lawsuit filed by Elon Musk's xAI against Colorado, alleging the state's AI regulation law violates the First and 14th Amendments by mandating diversity, equity, and inclusion standards. The law, set to take effect in June, requires AI developers to prevent algorithmic discrimination based on protected classes like race and religion, which the DOJ and xAI argue compels unconstitutional viewpoint discrimination.

The U.S. Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division is investigating the University of Washington for antisemitism after a student group, SUPER UW, hosted a fundraiser for the 'Lebanese resistance.' The university has cut ties with the group due to past violent incidents and is cooperating with the investigation.

Michigan officials are resisting the U.S. Department of Justice's request to provide ballots and election materials from Detroit to demonstrate no fraud occurred in the 2024 election. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon sent a letter to Wayne County's chief election official demanding the documents.

The U.S. Justice Department has requested a key Michigan county to provide its 2024 ballots. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon is leading the demand, highlighting the federal agency's involvement in election-related matters.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed gun-control bills expanding an assault-firearms ban, drawing Republican backlash and a constitutional objection from the U.S. Department of Justice. The changes to House Bill 217/Senate Bill 749 face legal challenges over potential Second Amendment violations.