Reshaped civil rights mission at Justice Department transforms its work, workforce

The Justice Department's civil rights division has undergone significant changes under Harmeet Dhillon's leadership, with hundreds of long-term attorneys replaced by newer, ideologically aligned staff. This shift has sparked concerns about the division's focus, as it now appears to be leveraging its enforcement powers to advance the president's agenda rather than its traditional mission of protecting civil rights. These changes underscore a broader debate about the role of political ideology in federal enforcement agencies and the potential implications for civil rights advocacy and enforcement.