For Immediate Release
Contact: amrita.kular@saldef.org
Monday, April 7, 2025
SALDEF Statement on the Confirmation of Harmeet Dhillon
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate confirmed Harmeet Kaur Dhilllon, a prominent Sikh American attorney, as the next Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division at the U.S. Department of Justice.
The Civil Rights Division plays a critical role in upholding the constitutional protections of all individuals, enforcing federal anti-discrimination laws, and ensuring that marginalized communities are safeguarded from injustice.
“This position requires a steadfast, impartial commitment to upholding the rights of all communities,” said Kiran Kaur Gill, Executive Director of the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education (SALDEF). “We look forward to continuing our work to advance the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans.”