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'Complete 180': How the DOJ has redefined its civil rights mission and targeted California
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· July 19, 2026
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California has been the target of more civil rights actions than any other state. The civil rights division is led by California-native Harmeet Dhillon.
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Key points The civil rights division is led by California-native Harmeet Dhillon. California has been the target of more civil rights actions than any other state. More News Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? California has been the target of more civil rights actions than any other state. The civil rights division is led by California-native Harmeet Dhillon.
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