USA (Commonwealth Union)_ US President-elect Donald Trump has once again picked an Indian Americam leader for a key post. Accordingly, he announced the nomination of Harmeet K. Dhillon, an Indian American lawyer, as the new Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice (DOJ). Dhillon’s nomination marks her as the fourth Indian American to join Trump’s cabinet for his second term. She follows in the footsteps of Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Kashyap ‘Kash’ Patel, who were appointed to various key positions. Trump highlighted Dhillon’s strong legal record on social media, praising her efforts to challenge tech companies for limiting free speech. He also acknowledged her support for Christians who faced the denial of their collective prayer rights during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Additionally, he acknowledged her work suing companies that adopted woke policies to discriminate against employees. Trump also emphasized Dhillon’s role as one of the top election lawyers in the nation, fighting for fair elections and ensuring only legal votes were counted. He also mentioned her respected position in the Sikh community and promised that she would be a passionate defender of civil rights and election laws. In response to the nomination, Dhillon expressed her deep gratitude on Twitter, calling it an honor to serve in the role. She expressed her excitement about joining the team of lawyers under the leadership of Pam Bondi, Trump’s choice for attorney general. Dhillon also took a moment to thank her family, especially her mother and brother, as well as her late father and husband, for their unwavering support throughout her journey.
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Harmeet Dhillon was born on April 2, 1969, in Chandigarh, India, and moved to the United States at the age of two. Raised in a Sikh family in rural North Carolina, Dhillon later moved to New York City. She pursued higher education at Dartmouth College, earning a degree in Classical Studies and English, before going on to the University of Virginia School of Law, where she earned her law degree. At law school, she served on the Editorial Board of the Virginia Law Review. Dhillon’s professional career began as a law clerk for Judge Paul V. Niemeyer at the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. She also worked in the DOJ’s Constitutional Torts Section. Later, she joined the prestigious law firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, where she honed her skills in civil litigation, constitutional law, and appellate practice.
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After gaining years of experience at various international law firms across New York, London, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco, Dhillon founded her own firm, the Dhillon Law Group, in 2006. Her legal expertise spans a wide range of areas, including commercial litigation, employment law, First Amendment rights, and election law. Dhillon is particularly known for her work in election law, offering legal services in areas such as campaign compliance, ethics, and intellectual property issues related to campaign communications. As one of the leading election lawyers in the country, Dhillon has built a strong reputation for her commitment to defending the rights of American voters. She has also earned respect for her defense of civil liberties and for representing diverse groups, including religious communities and those affected by corporate discrimination. Harmeet Dhillon’s nomination will significantly contribute to the Trump administration’s efforts to protect civil rights and promote fair elections nationwide.
