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Prosecutors quit in protest as DOJ declines civil-rights probe into Minneapolis ICE shooting

Six federal prosecutors in Minnesota and Washington, D.C., resigned after the DOJ declined to open a criminal civil rights investigation into the fatal Minneapolis shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent, highlighting disputes over examining potential ties to activist groups and the FBI’s role; the departures come amid broader civil rights division leadership changes and political tensions surrounding the case.

via The Guardian|

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DOJ Officials Quit in Protest Over Minnesota ICE Shooting Probe

Six senior leaders of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division (Criminal Section) resigned in protest after Harmeet Dhillon decided not to open a separate DOJ probe into the January 7 fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis, with the FBI taking over the investigation and escalating political tensions surrounding the case.

via MS NOW|

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politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Trump Appoints Harmeet Dhillon to Key Civil Rights Role at DOJ

Donald Trump has nominated Harmeet Dhillon, a prominent MAGA supporter and lawyer known for her culture-war cases, to lead civil rights cases at the Department of Justice. Dhillon, who has been involved in lawsuits concerning election integrity and free speech, is expected to shift the agency's focus significantly. Her nomination follows Trump's appointment of Pam Bondi to lead the DOJ, indicating a strategic realignment of the department's priorities under Trump's influence.

via The Guardian US|

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politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Trump Nominates Harmeet Dhillon for Key Civil Rights Role

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Harmeet Dhillon as assistant attorney general for civil rights, citing her defense of civil liberties and election integrity. Mark Paoletta is nominated as general counsel of the Office of Management and Budget, tasked with reducing government waste. Trump also endorses KC Crosbie for RNC co-chair, praising her efforts in supporting Republican candidates and prioritizing election integrity.

via Fox News|

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