US associate attorney general Vanita Gupta to step down

Vanita Gupta, a top Indian-American in the Biden administration, will be stepping down as associate attorney general at the US Department of Justice (DOJ) early next year. Gupta, the first Indian-American to hold this position, has been a strong advocate for abortion and police reform. She is also the first woman of colour and civil rights attorney to hold one of the top jobs at DOJ. US Attorney General Merrick B. Garland praised Gupta’s commitment to justice and her ability to bring people together.