The President-elect Donald Trump has revealed his plans to nominate a legal expert from the Bay Area for a significant role in the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). This role is specifically the assistant attorney general for civil rights.
The nominated attorney, Harmeet Dhillon, expresses her immense gratitude towards being considered for this significant role. She shares her excitement about this opportunity on a social media platform, X. Dhillon has always dreamt of serving her country, and this nomination is a significant step towards realizing her dream. She also anticipates working alongside a remarkable team of lawyers, directed by @PamBondi.
Harmeet Dhillon is an accomplished attorney based in San Francisco. Her specialization encompasses commercial litigation, First Amendment rights, employment law, and election law matters. Her professional biography provides more insights into her career and achievements.
In 2006, Dhillon established her law group. She is also a member of the Republican National Committee and has formerly served as the vice-chairwoman for the California Republican Party.
In 2017, Dhillon defended the Berkeley College Republicans in a lawsuit following the university’s initial decision to cancel an event where Ann Coulter was scheduled to speak. Additionally, in 2019, she lodged a federal lawsuit against the Department of Motor Vehicles in California. The lawsuit claimed the agency neglected to verify citizenship for voter registration.
The article is authored by Jose Fabian, a web producer for CBS Bay Area. He reports on local crime, politics, and breaking news. Fabian studied political science and journalism at Sacramento State and was born and raised in Northern California.