1. United States
2. Pa.
3. Letter

The nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to lead the Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division is concerning. Dhillon has repeatedly sought to undermine civil rights protections and restrict voting access. Her track record demonstrates a focus on diminishing civil rights rather than enforcing or protecting them. As a lawyer, Dhillon has defended discriminatory policies against women and minorities in the workplace. She has also challenged stay-at-home orders aimed at protecting public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, Dhillon has been actively involved in efforts to overturn legitimate election results and promote baseless claims of voter fraud. The Civil Rights Division plays a crucial role in upholding the constitutional rights of all Americans. Appointing someone with a history of opposing civil rights and voting rights would be antithetical to the division's mission. Dhillon's nomination signals a concerning shift towards prioritizing ideological viewpoints over the equal protection of civil liberties for all. Given her record, Dhillon is ill-suited to lead the Civil Rights Division. Her confirmation would undermine the division's ability to protect the rights of marginalized communities and safeguard the integrity of our electoral process. I urge you to vote against Harmeet Dhillon's nomination to this critical position.