Exodus at DOJ civil rights division as official says ‘over 100’ attorneys departed

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has experienced a significant departure of over 100 attorneys following a directive from Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, indicating a shift in priorities under President Trump. This change moves focus away from traditional civil rights issues, like voting rights enforcement, towards culture war topics, with Dhillon asserting that the division should not enforce “woke ideology.” As resignations continue, Dhillon seeks to recruit more personnel to address new administration initiatives, despite concerns from Democrats regarding the politicization of the division.