Washington, USA: Donald Trump announced the nomination of Harmeet K. Dhillon, a Sikh American attorney, as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice on December 10. Dhillon, a prominent civil rights advocate from California, is the fourth Indian-American appointed to a key role in Trump’s second term.
Born in India and raised in the U.S., Dhillon is known for her advocacy on free speech, and religious freedom, and her defense of civil liberties. She has led the Dhillon Law Group since 2006 and has fought against issues like Big Tech censorship and discriminatory corporate policies.
December 10, 2024
In a statement, Trump praised Dhillon’s commitment to defending civil rights, highlighting her support for Christians’ right to pray during the COVID pandemic and her efforts to challenge “woke” corporate practices. Dhillon expressed gratitude for the nomination, honoring her late family members' legacy.
As Assistant Attorney General, Dhillon will oversee civil rights enforcement, focusing on discrimination and constitutional freedoms. She joins other notable Indian-Americans in Trump’s Cabinet, including Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Kashyap Patel.:
