Discrimination Defense Lawyer Confirmed for Trump Civil Rights Post (1)

The Senate Oct. 11 confirmed Eric Dreiband, a Jones Day attorney who defends companies accused of discrimination, to lead the Justice Department office that enforces anti-bias laws and investigates police civil rights cases.

Lawmakers voted 50-47 to confirm Dreiband to head the DOJ Civil Rights Division. The unit also enforces voting rights laws.

“Those who have worked with Mr. Dreiband emphasize his strong commitment to protecting all Americans’ civil rights,” Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said prior to the vote.

Dreiband represented the University of North Carolina when it implemented policies under the state’s since-repealed “bathroom bill,” requiring people ...