Harmeet Dhillon Threatens DOJ Probe Over 'Tax the Whites' Proposal

Harmeet Dhillon Threatens DOJ Probe Over 'Tax the Whites' Proposal

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon has raised the possibility of a DOJ investigation into Zohran Mamdani's tax proposal in New York City.

Allegations of Racial Discrimination

Dhillon argues that Mamdani's plan to shift the tax burden based on the racial makeup of neighborhoods constitutes illegal racial discrimination. "Racial discrimination is illegal in the United States – period. Full stop!", Dhillon stated.

Mamdani's Tax Reform Proposal

Mamdani's proposal suggests lowering taxes in areas like Jamaica and Brownsville while increasing them in wealthier, predominantly white neighborhoods like those in Brooklyn, aiming to address imbalances in the property tax system. He believes this corrects unfair assessment caps that benefit expensive neighborhoods.

Background of Key Figures

Dhillon, an Indian-American herself, emphasized that racial discrimination is illegal in the U.S. Mamdani, also of Indian origin, advocates for tax reform to correct what he sees as unfair assessment caps. This issue has gained attention following Mamdani's apparent victory in the New York Democratic primary, prompting strong reactions from Republicans.