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Trump Considers Justice Department Shake-Up Amid Controversy

4/5/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing leadership changes at the Justice Department after firing Attorney General Pam Bondi.
He may demote Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward and promote Harmeet Dhillon, a loyalist with a controversial record.
Critics say under Dhillon, more than 75% of Civil Rights Division attorneys have left, undermining its mission.
Her actions include investigations into diversity policies, lawsuits against transgender athletes, and aggressive pursuit of voter data.

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U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing leadership changes at the Justice Department after firing Attorney General Pam Bondi.
He may demote Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward and promote Harmeet Dhillon, a loyalist with a controversial record.
Critics say under Dhillon, more than 75% of Civil Rights Division attorneys have left, undermining its mission.
Her actions include investigations into diversity policies, lawsuits against transgender athletes, and aggressive pursuit of voter data.