DOJ’s Civil Rights Division Investigates Cassidy Hutchinson, Who Testified Against Trump

New York Times
by Alan Feuer and Michael S. Schmidt
April 7, 2026
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The DOJ's Civil Rights Division is investigating Cassidy Hutchinson, a key witness who testified against President Trump.

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The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division is investigating Cassidy Hutchinson, who previously testified against President Trump. This inquiry is notable because the Civil Rights Division typically handles cases related to civil rights abuses, not accusations of lying to Congress. The move suggests a potential shift in the focus or scope of investigations handled by this division under current Justice Department leadership. This development could have implications for individuals who previously testified in proceedings related to President Trump.

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The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division is investigating Cassidy Hutchinson for accusations of lying to Congress.

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