April 5, 2026

President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to tap civil rights chief Harmeet Dhillon for a powerful promotion to Associate Attorney General, the third-highest position inside the Department of Justice.

Multiple reports indicate Dhillon, who currently serves as Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, is a leading contender for the role amid ongoing shake-ups following the removal of Attorney General Pam Bondi, CBS News reported.

A source familiar with the matter also said Stanley Woodward, who previously held the position, resigned earlier on Saturday, according to Daily Wire.

SCOOP: President Donald Trump plans to nominate @HarmeetKDhillon to be DOJ’s Associate Attorney General this week, @realDailyWire has learned. Source familiar also says Stanley Woodward, who previously held the position, resigned earlier on Saturday.

— Mary Margaret Olohan (@MaryMargOlohan) April 5, 2026

Dhillon has emerged as one of the most reliable legal warriors in Trump’s second administration.

Trump Set to Elevate Civil Rights Chief Harmeet Dhillon to No. 3 DOJ Spot Amid Turmoil — With top DOJ brass resigning, the former civil rights boss is poised to become Associate Attorney General, signaling a hardline shift deep in the Justice Department as Trump reshapes the legal battlefield in his second term.

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