The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, under new leadership from Harmeet Dhillon, is reportedly shifting its focus to align with Donald Trump's priorities, including targeting noncitizen voters and reinforcing protections for white individuals against discrimination. This realignment deviates from the division's historical commitment to uphold civil rights and protect marginalized groups, as the new mission statements prioritize voter fraud prevention—despite its rarity—and largely neglect vital statutes like the Voting Rights Act and the Fair Housing Act. Experts believe this shift reflects a significant abdication of the Justice Department's core responsibilities.
The new priorities for the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division emphasize hunting for noncitizen voters and protecting white individuals from discrimination, aligning with Trump’s agenda.
The shift away from protecting marginalized groups undermines decades of civil rights progress, reflecting a departure from the core responsibilities of the Justice Department’s divisions.
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