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Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general who headed the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, resigned on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the resignation in a tweet, thanking Dhillon for her “dedicated public service” and wishing her success in future endeavors. Dhillon had served in the role for 18 months, during which she oversaw investigations into voting rights, police misconduct and discrimination. Dhillon’s tenure has been the subject of criticism from a number of civil‑rights groups. In a statement released by Justice Connection, a network of former DOJ employees, the organization described Dhillon as having “failed to protect the civil rights of Americans” and accused her of “ignoring investigations into ICE‑related killings.” The statement also alleged that she had halted probes into systemic police abuse and declined to pursue investigations into shootings involving ICE agents. These allegations are not confirmed by DOJ officials. During her time in office, Dhillon was involved in several high‑profile lawsuits. In March 2026, the DOJ sued Harvard University, alleging the institution had failed to prevent harassment and intimidation of Jewish and Israeli students following the October 7 attacks in Israel. In October 2026, the DOJ announced a settlement with the University of California, Los Angeles, after the university was found to have engaged in discriminatory admissions practices that favored Black and Latino applicants over white and Asian candidates, in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Dhillon also served as legal counsel for former President Donald Trump’s efforts to challenge the 2020 election results and had previously been a member of the Republican National Committee for California. Dhillon’s resignation follows the Republican Party’s defeat in the midterm elections, marking the first significant departure from the Trump administration since the elections. The resignation has prompted discussion about the future direction of the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division. In other news, Turkish authorities arrested Afion Karishar, the alleged perpetrator of a series of armed attacks that left eight people dead. The arrest was announced by the Turkish Interior Ministry on the same day. A fraud victim in the Greek city of Serres was reported to have lost €17,000 after being deceived by a scheme that claimed to involve currency exchange. Police are investigating the incident. The United States has announced new sanctions on Cuba, expanding restrictions to four key sectors of the Cuban economy. The sanctions are part of a broader effort to pressure the Cuban government over human‑rights concerns. Finally, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has requested assistance from Spain and Latin American countries to support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Zelensky said the cooperation would help secure energy supplies and improve resilience amid ongoing conflict. Article source: IN.gr | Image credit: IN.gr
Harmeet Dhillon, the assistant attorney general who headed the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, resigned on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the resignation in a tweet, thanking Dhillon for her “dedicated public service” and wishing her success in future endeavors. Dhillon had served in the role for 18 months, during which she oversaw investigations into voting rights, police misconduct and discrimination. Dhillon’s tenure has been the subject of criticism from a number of civil‑rights groups. In a statement released by Justice Connection, a network of former DOJ employees, the organization described Dhillon as having “failed to protect the civil rights of Americans” and accused her of “ignoring investigations into ICE‑related killings.” The statement also alleged that she had halted probes into systemic police abuse and declined to pursue investigations into shootings involving ICE agents. These allegations are not confirmed by DOJ officials. During her time in office, Dhillon was involved in several high‑profile lawsuits. In March 2026, the DOJ sued Harvard University, alleging the institution had failed to prevent harassment and intimidation of Jewish and Israeli students following the October 7 attacks in Israel. In October 2026, the DOJ announced a settlement with the University of California, Los Angeles, after the university was found to have engaged in discriminatory admissions practices that favored Black and Latino applicants over white and Asian candidates, in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Dhillon also served as legal counsel for former President Donald Trump’s efforts to challenge the 2020 election results and had previously been a member of the Republican National Committee for California. Dhillon’s resignation follows the Republican Party’s defeat in the midterm elections, marking the first significant departure from the Trump administration since the elections. The resignation has prompted discussion about the future direction of the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division. In other news, Turkish authorities arrested Afion Karishar, the alleged perpetrator of a series of armed attacks that left eight people dead. The arrest was announced by the Turkish Interior Ministry on the same day. A fraud victim in the Greek city of Serres was reported to have lost €17,000 after being deceived by a scheme that claimed to involve currency exchange. Police are investigating the incident. The United States has announced new sanctions on Cuba, expanding restrictions to four key sectors of the Cuban economy. The sanctions are part of a broader effort to pressure the Cuban government over human‑rights concerns. Finally, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has requested assistance from Spain and Latin American countries to support Ukraine’s energy infrastructure. Zelensky said the cooperation would help secure energy supplies and improve resilience amid ongoing conflict.
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