Former Justice Department staff criticizes Civil Rights Division.

Over 200 former employees at the DOJ have criticized the Trump administration for undermining the Civil Rights Division’s mission, resulting in mass departures. The division, established in 1957 to combat segregation and discrimination, has shifted focus to align with Trump’s priorities, disregarding evidence and dropping lawsuits. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon defend their actions, citing historic enforcement on various issues, despite ex-employees’ concerns about the division’s direction.

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