Morning Wire DOJ's New Direction: Inside the Civil Rights Division
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Jun 29, 2025 
Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General and civil rights advocate, shares her vision for the DOJ's civil rights division. She talks about rebalancing the enforcement of the FACE Act while safeguarding First Amendment rights. Dhillon addresses concerns over gender ideology in medicine and the need for accountability in medical practices affecting children. She also discusses the internal shifts at the DOJ, confronting media criticism, and pivoting toward equity for all groups.
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Dhillon's DOJ Career Journey
- Harmeet Dhillon started her career at DOJ defending the government against civil rights claims, then left to advocate for plaintiffs.
- She chose to return as Assistant Attorney General to lead civil rights enforcement with a renewed vision.
Imbalanced DOJ Enforcement Impact
- Prior DOJ efforts focused mainly on prosecuting pro-life activists under the FACE Act, reflecting a skewed enforcement.
- Police misconduct cases were overused to defund law enforcement, worsening public safety and police morale.
Report Crimes Against Pregnancy Centers
- Crisis pregnancy centers with unresolved attacks should report incidents to the DOJ for investigation.
- The DOJ encourages submission of evidence so appropriate prosecutions can be pursued.