Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon, leading the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division, has taken a firm stance against online threats directed at her. In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Dhillon stated that such threats are being referred to the U.S. Marshals Service for investigation.
The controversy began when Dhillon highlighted a post from a California state official’s staffer that she believes implicated her in a fire at a South Carolina judge’s residence. The post included concerning comments, such as, “Harmeet Dhillon’s address can’t be hard to find,” followed by, “I’ll let you know in two weeks.” These remarks were subsequently deleted, and the associated account was removed.
Dhillon has accused California Governor Gavin Newsom’s communications director and a Democratic senator of targeting her. She described their actions as “grossly outrageous” and “inappropriate,” emphasizing that such behavior will not be tolerated.
In her X post, Dhillon used the acronym “FAFO” (an abbreviation for a profane phrase) to underscore her message. She concluded with a stern warning: “Govern yourselves accordingly.”
The Justice Department has not publicly commented on the specific individuals involved in the threats. However, Dhillon’s response signals a zero-tolerance policy towards intimidation and harassment.
