This human can entirely go hang herself.

Harmeet Dhillon’s Record on Excusing Law Enforcement Killings

DOJ Actions Under Dhillon

  • Halting Police Reform: As Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, Harmeet Dhillon actively ended or reversed federal oversight agreements (consent decrees) with police departments in cities where officers killed civilians, notably Minneapolis (George Floyd) and Louisville (Breonna Taylor). These agreements had been established following high-profile police killings and were based on findings of civil rights abuses and unconstitutional policing[1][2][3].
  • Withdrawing Investigations: Dhillon announced the closure of ongoing federal civil rights investigations and lawsuits against several departments with histories of police violence, including Phoenix and Memphis (where officers were convicted in Tyre Nichols’ killing)[4]. She characterized the previous administration’s oversight measures as “factually unjustified” and accused them of advancing an “anti-police agenda”[2][3].

Specific Sentencing Decisions

  • Breonna Taylor Case: In the federal prosecution of ex-officer Brett Hankison (involved in the fatal Breonna Taylor raid), Dhillon’s Department of Justice recommended only a single day in jail despite a conviction for civil rights violations and a sentencing range of 11-14 years[5]. The DOJ under her tenure described the case as “unique” and downplayed whether Hankison’s actions rose to a constitutional violation, even as prosecutors detailed his reckless use of deadly force[5].

Key Themes in Her Record

  • Favoring Local Control: Dhillon has consistently argued against federal civil rights interventions, framing them as encroachments on local policing authority and suggesting, without clear supporting evidence, that reforms or oversight can increase crime rates[6].
  • Departure of Civil Rights Lawyers: Her aggressive rollback of police reform corresponded with a substantial exodus of career civil rights attorneys from the DOJ, with many citing the lack of commitment to holding police accountable[7].
  • Civil Rights Community Backlash: National civil rights organizations, including the ACLU and The Leadership Conference, have sharply criticized her for undermining police accountability, stating her approach “hurts long-fought efforts to stop police brutality and human rights abuses by America’s police departments” and weakens protections for those most impacted by police violence[8][4][9][10].

Table: Illustrative Department Actions

Action City/Case DOJ Under Dhillon Result Notes
Consent decree terminated Minneapolis (Floyd) Agreement rescinded Despite conviction of officers in Floyd’s killing[1][2][11]
Consent decree terminated Louisville (Taylor) Agreement rescinded Despite evidence of unlawful police raid[1][2]
Federal investigation ended Memphis (Nichols) Constitutional findings rescinded Even as officers faced federal convictions[4]
Sentencing recommendation Breonna Taylor raid 1 day in jail Hankison convicted on civil rights charge[5]

Summary

Harmeet Dhillon’s record has centered on closing federal investigations, rescinding oversight and settlements, and recommending minimal sentences for officers convicted in deadly encounters—even in landmark cases. Her policy and rhetoric consistently frame these actions as defending law enforcement from what she deems to be excessive federal scrutiny or unjustified reforms, placing her at odds with civil rights advocates and families of victims of police violence.

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