President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday his intention to nominate Harmeet K. Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice.

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In a statement, Trump described Dhillon as a staunch defender of civil liberties and a formidable legal advocate for conservative causes.

“I am pleased to nominate Harmeet K. Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice,” Trump said. “Throughout her career, Harmeet has stood up consistently to protect our cherished civil liberties, including taking on Big Tech for censoring free speech, representing Christians who were prevented from praying together during COVID, and suing corporations that use woke policies to discriminate against their workers. Harmeet is one of the top election lawyers in the country, fighting to ensure that all, and ONLY, legal votes are counted.”

Trump praised Dhillon’s legal expertise and her commitment to upholding the Constitution. “In her new role at the DOJ, Harmeet will be a tireless defender of our constitutional rights and will enforce our civil rights and election laws fairly and firmly. Congratulations, Harmeet!”

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Dhillon is the founder and managing partner of the California-based Dhillon Law Group, a firm dedicated to addressing civil rights violations against conservatives.

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Her practice focuses on First Amendment issues, employment law, anti-SLAPP cases, election integrity, and other civil liberties cases.

During Trump’s campaign, Dhillon was a vocal supporter and provided a strong defense against legal actions brought against him, including Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s case.

Speaking on Tucker Carlson’s show, Dhillon described Bragg’s actions as a violation of due process and an attempt to undermine Trump’s candidacy.

“There is no concept of due process,” Dhillon said of Bragg’s charges. “This is really aimed at the American people. It’s aimed at terrorizing people away from supporting a particular candidate.”

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As Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, Dhillon would oversee critical issues, including election integrity and freedom of speech.

Her nomination is a stark departure from the approach of Kristen Clarke, the current officeholder under the Biden-Harris administration, who has focused on prosecuting anti-abortion demonstrators under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.

Dhillon’s legal career includes high-profile cases representing prominent conservative figures and organizations, including The Post Millennial’s Andy Ngo, Project Veritas founder James O’Keefe, and The Babylon Bee.

She has also been involved in cases challenging gender ideology in schools and healthcare practices, which she has described as infringing on parental rights and biological reality.

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A graduate of Dartmouth College and the University of Virginia School of Law, Dhillon clerked for the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and has become a prominent voice in the Sikh religious community.

Her nomination signals Trump’s commitment to reshaping the DOJ to focus on the enforcement of civil rights laws that align with constitutional principles and conservative values.

The Senate is expected to begin confirmation hearings after Trump takes office in January 2025.

Dhillon’s supporters see her as a champion for free speech and a formidable advocate for restoring fairness in civil rights enforcement, while critics argue her nomination represents a significant shift in priorities at the Civil Rights Division.