Thread by @SenEricSchmitt

In April, Senate Democrats wrote me a letter requesting an oversight hearing on the DOJ's Civil Rights Division. On Wednesday, they got their wish when I chaired a Senate judiciary hearing where @HarmeetKDhillon testified on "Ending Illegal DEI Discrimination & Preferences" 🧵

Their letter argued that Harmeet Dhillon is "fundamentally transform[ing]" the Civil Rights Division. I agree. Harmeet Dhillon is fundamentally transforming the DOJ Civil Rights Division, and that's exactly what our country needs.

Widespread discrimination plagues our society. Under previous administrations, racial discrimination was permitted to go unchecked — and often actively encouraged — by the DOJ Civil Rights Division through selective enforcement of federal civil rights laws.

The Biden Administration dismissed a case brought against universities for racially discriminating, and also failed to bring any suits challenging discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion quotas. The Obama Administration dismissed a case because the victims were white.

That madness stops now. We fulfilled Senate Democrats' request and learned about Ms. Dhillon's successes at the DOJ in fighting racial discrimination. Most Democrat members didn't even bother to show up.

Under the Trump Administration, our nation's civil rights laws are enforced consistently, not selectively. The Trump Administration is fighting DEI-based discrimination and abuse in our universities, in our private companies, and in our Big Law firms.

And it didn't end there. We were also delighted to bring @America1stLegal's President @GeneHamiltonUSA to testify to highlight the important work being done representing private plaintiffs.

https://x.com/America1stLegal/status/1948173062911984053

As Ms. Dillon put it yesterday, “Either DEI will end on its own, or we will kill it." Now, it's time for Congress to act. I'm fighting to ensure that every citizen's civil rights must be respected, and I call on my colleagues to do the same.