Whistleblowers Sound Alarm on Civil Rights Division's 'Destruction'

Over 200 former DOJ employees allege the current administration has undermined the Civil Rights Division's mission. In an open letter, they claim leadership abandoned safeguarding rights, shifting focus to political aims. A spokesperson defends the administration, highlighting successes in protecting civil rights and accusing the previous administration of partisanship.

In a powerful critique, over 200 ex-employees of the U.S. Justice Department condemned the current administration's handling of its Civil Rights Division. Their open letter, marking the division's 68th anniversary, accuses the Trump administration of abandoning its mission to protect the vulnerable, favoring predetermined political outcomes over impartial justice.

The letter claims that Attorney General Pam Bondi and Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon have ceased critical cases, including those addressing sexual harassment, police brutality, and voting inequities. Amidst this alleged shift, the division has also seen a substantial departure of its attorneys since January, whom the letter implies were pushed out by the administration's partisan policies.

Responding to the accusations, a Justice Department spokesperson insisted that Bondi and Dhillon have returned the division to its original mission of protecting all Americans' rights, blaming the Biden administration for political targeting. Despite these claims, former DOJ staff remain vocal, seeking to alert the public to these changes and inspire action to protect civil rights.

(With inputs from agencies.)