Institute of Politics

Justice in 2024: A Conversation with Vanita Gupta

Vanita Gupta made history when she became the first civil rights attorney to serve in a top three leadership position at the Department of Justice, a position she left in February after three years. Her portfolio was as high-profile as it was wide-ranging, including civil rights, antitrust, and criminal justice. A rare behind the scenes view from a former high ranking Justice Department official on navigating justice in deeply polarized times.

In conversation with Evan Pérez, senior justice correspondent for CNN.

  • Vanita Gupta Former Head of Justice Department's Civil Rights Division
  • Evan Pérez Senior Justice Correspondent, CNN

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