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'People who call me a paperwork American': Indian-origin Trump aide triggers MAGA row, says she faces racist comments daily

US Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet K Dhillon was at the center of a mini-MAGA implosion this weekend as she said she faces racist attacks daily. One side of MAGA asked her to leave the US and got blocked by her, while the other side called her a…

The Times of India · Sep 19

Indian national charged for fraudulently claiming to be American to vote in US general election

An Indian national faces charges for falsely claiming US citizenship to vote. Mukeshkumar Somabhai Chaudhari allegedly made this false claim on November 5, 2024. He is indicted for knowingly providing false information to register and vote. This action jeopardizes the integrity of the upcoming general election process. Chaudhari could face…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

The Trump Administration's Long, Fruitless Hunt for Voter Fraud Comes to Rhode Island

The Justice Department’s election integrity tour has turned up nothing, while ignoring the threats to elections that voters actually fear.

Reason · Sep 9

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California prisons failed to protect women inmates from staff sexual abuse: DOJ

The federal government on Thursday gave California's prison system 49 days to remediate the conditions that enabled the rampant abuse

The Independent UK · Aug 13

DOJ finds Duke Law School discriminated based on race in admissions

This marks the latest action by the administration against higher education institutions

The Independent UK · Aug 7

'Exploitation will never be tolerated': US sues Indian-origin landlord for 'sexually harassing' tenant

A landlord faces a federal lawsuit for alleged sexual harassment. He is accused of retaliating against a tenant who rejected his advances. The tenant's furnace was not repaired, leading to a fire. The Justice Department is seeking compensation for the affected family. This action aims to protect tenants from landlord…

The Times of India · Aug 6

Trump administration threatens states with criminal charges in elections fight

State officials call federal demands for voter data ‘truly bizarre behavior’ amid unproven noncitizen voting claims

The Guardian - US · Jul 8

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DoJ investigates 15 medical schools over alleged discrimination in admissions

Announcement follows DoJ’s recent findings that medical schools at UCLA and Yale illegally used race in admissions

The Guardian - US · Jun 4

Trump Official Faces Backlash Over High Food Costs Complaint While Travelling

Harmeet K. Dhillon, a Trump ally, faced backlash after criticising a $25.60 sandwich price at Burbank Airport, sparking widespread social media debate on airport food costs.

International Business Times UK · May 21

Yale medical school discriminated against Asian and White applicants, claims Trump administration

The Justice Department Thursday revealed its findings of a year-long investigation into the admission policies and practices at the Yale School of Medicine and said its leadership selected applications based on race -- favored Black and Hispanic students than White or Asians. "Yale’s documents reveal that they studied how to…

The Times of India · May 14

'Had a great time': Harmeet Dhillon responds to backlash after attending January 6 rally organiser’s wedding amid DOJ promotion talk

Harmeet Dhillon, a senior US Justice Department official of Indian origin, stirred a row after attending the wedding celebrations of a key organiser of the January 6 rally, even as reports suggest she could be in line for a promotion in the DOJ.

The Times of India · Apr 8

DOJ sues a SeaWorld park saying its ban on walkers violates federal law

The Department of Justice is seeking monetary damages for affected guests and a court order to force United Parks & Resorts to modify its policies and provide mandatory ADA training for all staff members

The Independent UK · Mar 27

Stanford, Ohio State, UC San Diego Medical Schools Investigated by DOJ for Racial Discrimination

The DOJ is investigating Stanford, Ohio State, and UC San Diego medical schools for possible racial discrimination in admissions, demanding seven years of data.

International Business Times · Mar 27

DOJ sues towing company for removing 150 vehicles from a Marine base and auctioning them off

The tow company was reportedly approached by a military lawyer who informed them that they were breaking the law

The Independent UK · Mar 26

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The Times of India · Feb 25

'I am an immigrant': Trump aide Harmeet K Dhillon explains why she is against H-1B

Indian-American lawyer and the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the US. Department of Justice Harmeet K Dhillon said she is an immigrant and came to the US on a visa but the idea that the government is funding institutions that disproportionately hire H-1B visa and other legal immigrant…

The Guardian - US · Feb 25

US justice department sues UCLA over alleged antisemitism amid pro-Palestinian protests

Lawsuit is latest action by Trump administration against a university and escalation of president’s feud with California

The Times of India · Feb 22

'This is not legal': Trump official says they will look into new 'H-1B only' job advertisement for New York State agency

Amid increased scrutiny of H-1B visa program in the US, a new job posting on LinkedIn by one Prasad DP has reached Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K Dhillon who called it illegal and vowed action against it. "This is not legal. We will look into this @CivilRights," Dhillon said, reacting…

The Texas Tribune · Feb 10

Houston-area developer Colony Ridge reaches $68 million settlement with Texas, feds

The agreement seeks to remedy a variety of concerns raised by government officials, who accused the development’s owners of targeting Latino homebuyers with predatory loans and false promises.

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The Guardian - US · Sep 30, 2025

DoJ sues pro-Palestinian activists under law often used to protect abortion clinics

Lawsuit from Trump’s justice department targets advocates involved in a 2024 protest at a New Jersey synagogue

The Guardian - US · Jul 21, 2025

Stephen Miller’s legal group asks DoJ to look into ‘illegal DEI practices’ at Johns Hopkins

Trump adviser and white nationalist’s America First Legal requests enforcement actions against medical school

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

Justice Department investigates Chicago's hiring practices after mayor touts Black hires

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into hiring practices at the city of Chicago in response to comments made by Mayor Brandon Johnson at a church Sunday, praising the number of and naming Black people in top positions in his administration

Salon · Dec 11, 2024

Trump's civil rights pick spurs alarm

Advocates warned that Harmeet K. Dhillon would place loyalty to Trump over her duties to enforce legal protections

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