Trump ally Dhillon, who remade DOJ civil rights unit, resigns
Two officials have resigned from the Department of Justice. Harmeet Dhillon, an assistant attorney general, resigned first. Jason Reding Quinones, a U.S. attorney who was leading a broad investigation into people associated with President Trump's opponents, also resigned. Both departures occurred after the midterm elections.
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2 developments- Nov 5Harmeet Dhillon resigns from DOJ in first major post-midterm exit
- Nov 6Top prosecutor in office that housed Trump's 'grand conspiracy' probe resigns from DOJ
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Quiet for 4 daysLast development · Nov 6 — Top prosecutor in office that housed Trump's 'grand conspiracy' probe resigns from DOJ
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20 sourcesTwo Justice Department officials resign, including US attorney who oversaw ‘grand conspiracy’ probe
Harmeet Dhillon resigns after radical reshape of Justice Department's Civil Rights Division
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30 sources2 DOJ officials quit, including prosecutor in Trump foe probe
Three senior Justice Department officials resign after midterms
US Attorney for Southern District of Florida, 2 other Justice Department officials resign after brutal midterm losses
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23 sourcesTwo Justice Department officials resign, including US attorney who oversaw ‘grand conspiracy’ probe…
2 Justice Department officials resign, including US attorney who oversaw ‘grand conspiracy’ probe
Prosecutor overseeing Trump ‘grand conspiracy’ investigation resigns
DOJ shake-up continues with head of national security division, US attorney in Miami resigning
Top prosecutor Jason Reding Quiñones, tapped for Russiagate ‘conspiracy’ probe, quits DOJ
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3 articlesTwo more DoJ officials resign, including US attorney leading inquiry into Trump rivals
US prosecutor who led Trump-backed election probe exits Justice Department
Harmeet Dhillon, controversial head of DoJ’s civil rights division, steps down
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