2A Rights Take Center Stage at DOJ, and the Media is Not Happy About It

According to Jared Yanis of Guns & Gadgets 2nd Amendment News, the appointment of Harmeet Dhillon as head of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division marks a seismic shift in how gun rights might be treated at the federal level. Dhillon, a seasoned civil rights attorney and vocal defender of constitutional freedoms, has made it clear: the Second Amendment is a civil right – and it’s time the DOJ started treating it that way.

As Yanis explains in his video titled “Meet The NEW 2A Quarterback of the Department of Justice”, this isn’t just about an administrative change. It’s about resetting the agenda of a DOJ that for years has, in his view, ignored or even undermined the rights of law-abiding gun owners. Now, Dhillon steps in as what he calls “the quarterback” of a newly invigorated Second Amendment task force housed within her division.

From Courtroom Warrior to DOJ Powerhouse

Dhillon’s résumé is hard to ignore. As Jared points out, she’s been on the front lines of legal battles against COVID mandates, censorship, and government overreach. She’s founded her own law firm, challenged Big Tech, and defended gun rights in courts across the country. Unlike many prior DOJ officials, she’s a gun owner herself, giving her a personal stake in the very rights she’s now tasked with protecting.

In an interview with Glenn Beck, Dhillon even shared how difficult it was for her to obtain a concealed carry permit in Washington, D.C. She described the delay as an insult to her constitutional rights and hinted strongly that legal action could follow. That kind of blunt honesty is rare in federal leadership – and it’s sending shockwaves through the media.

Civil Rights, Not Political Tools

One of the most refreshing points in Jared Yanis’ coverage is how Dhillon sees all civil rights, not just those that align with one political ideology, as worth defending. She’s made it clear that the right to bear arms is no less important than the right to free speech or religious freedom. For too long, says Jared, the DOJ has weaponized civil rights law against disfavored groups, including gun owners, while ignoring the true scope of its constitutional responsibilities.

That might finally be changing. Dhillon has publicly committed to even-handed enforcement of civil rights laws, a move Yanis calls “a shocking concept in today’s Department of Justice.”

The Media Meltdown

So why isn’t this being celebrated across the board? Yanis doesn’t mince words: the corporate media is furious. Outlets that once applauded DOJ efforts under Biden to target gun owners, religious groups, and even parents are now calling Dhillon an “extremist” and a “threat to democracy.” The irony, he says, is that their outrage stems from her belief in the Constitution as it’s written.

“She believes the Constitution means what it says,” Yanis quips. “The nerve!”

In other words, the same press corps that cheered the weaponization of civil rights enforcement against lawful gun shops now sees Dhillon as dangerous for trying to restore balance. That reaction tells you everything you need to know.

Investigating the Infringers

It’s not just talk. Under Dhillon’s watch, the Civil Rights Division is already investigating the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department over delays in issuing concealed carry permits – a problem Yanis believes reflects a broader national pattern of bureaucratic resistance to the Bruen ruling.

And more states could be next. Colorado’s recent restrictive gun laws, for example, have been singled out by Dhillon as financially burdensome and unconstitutional. New York’s bifurcated gun law structure, which applies different standards upstate and in New York City, may also be on her radar. As Yanis puts it, “We might finally see a rollback of some of the abusive enforcement tactics we’ve been documenting for years.”

The Second Amendment Isn’t a Fringe Issue

One of Jared’s key takeaways is how Dhillon frames the Second Amendment – not as some obscure corner of constitutional law, but as central to the American understanding of liberty. And she’s not wrong. The right to defend oneself predates the Constitution itself. What’s different now is that someone in a position of real power inside the DOJ is finally acknowledging it.

Yanis is cautiously optimistic but encouraged. “Things the DOJ has never, ever done before for the Second Amendment are happening right now,” he says. For a community used to fighting from behind, that’s huge.

Neutrality Is the New Revolution

In today’s political environment, simply enforcing civil rights laws neutrally is a revolutionary act. Yanis emphasizes that Dhillon’s pledge to treat all Americans equally under the law, regardless of their politics or choice of firearm, is what makes her so threatening to the institutional status quo.

For decades, the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division has tilted in one direction. If Dhillon delivers on her promise, that tilt might finally begin to level out. That, more than any single lawsuit or policy change, could alter the future of civil rights in America, including gun rights.

A Threat to the Narrative, Not the Nation

Jared makes a powerful point: the media doesn’t hate Harmeet Dhillon because she threatens civil rights. They hate her because she threatens the narrative they’ve built. In that narrative, gun owners are always the problem. Freedom is something to be regulated. And the Constitution is outdated.

But with Dhillon at the helm, that narrative is starting to crack. Her appointment isn’t just symbolic, it’s strategic. It signals a new era where the Second Amendment is finally treated as part of the civil rights landscape.

Political Resistance Is Inevitable

Of course, the fight isn’t over. Jared is quick to remind viewers that resistance from inside the DOJ, from Biden-era holdovers, and from political allies in the media will be fierce. Change doesn’t come easy, especially in Washington. But for the first time in years, there’s a legitimate chance that gun owners might be treated with the respect and legal protection they’ve always deserved.

That makes Harmeet Dhillon’s role not just important, but historic.

Gun Owners: No Longer Second-Class Citizens?

For decades, gun owners have been treated like second-class citizens by a DOJ that too often ignores their rights. But as Jared Yanis emphasizes, Dhillon’s leadership offers a different path – one where all rights are respected equally and where the Constitution isn’t treated like a suggestion.

“Gun rights,” Jared concludes, “are civil rights. And it’s about damn time someone in the DOJ remembered that.”

Cautious Optimism with a Shot of Realism

While Jared Yanis is clear that we shouldn’t assume victory too soon, his tone is undeniably hopeful. If Harmeet Dhillon sticks to her mission, and if the Second Amendment task force grows in power and reach, then the federal government could finally begin holding states accountable for rights violations it’s ignored for too long.

Yes, the media will rage. Yes, opponents will push back. But the real question now is whether Americans will stand up and support this shift, or let the moment pass by. As Jared would say: stay safe, stay vigilant, and stay free.