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Harmeet Dhillon resigns as Justice Department civil rights chief after midterms

Her departure follows Republican election losses and reported disputes with department leaders, though Dhillon says she decided to leave before voters went to the polls.

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Dhillon resigns as Justice Department civil rights chief

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Reports detail Dhillon's delayed resignation announcement

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New York Times reports conflicts with Justice Department leaders

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Blanche announces Dhillon's resignation from Civil Rights Division

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Dhillon resigns after midterm elections

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Further reporting places Dhillon among several senior departures

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