Indian-American Harmeet Dhillon quits as US civil rights chief after midterm poll rout

After the US midterm elections, Harmeet Kaur Dhillon has stepped down as head of the Civil Rights Division. Her leadership was marked by a reorientation towards diversity initiatives and university admissions policies. Attorney General Todd Blanche endorsed her efforts to uphold civil liberties, yet faced pushback due to workforce reductions within the division. Dhillon's exit also reflects a growing trend of Indian-origin leaders shaping American governance.