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The U.S. Department of Justice civil rights division has shifted its focus under the second Trump administration, targeting California institutions with aggressive investigations into issues like antisemitism, racial preferences, and alleged violations of federal civil rights laws. Led by conservative lawyer Harmeet Dhillon, the division has increased cases in California and narrowed its efforts on police misconduct, prioritizing controversial actions aligned with conservative policies. These changes have led to the departure of many veteran attorneys and raised concerns among former officials about the division’s diminished capacity to uphold its traditional civil rights mission.
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