Assistant Attorney General Resigns Amid DOJ Resignations
Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate of the Justice Department's civil division has resigned, following three other high-level resignations. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Shumate’s resignation, citing his leadership in important litigation and settlements. The resignations come amid ongoing political tensions.
Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate of the Justice Department’s civil division has resigned, marking the fourth high-level DOJ resignation since the midterm elections last Tuesday. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Shumate’s resignation on X this morning. 'Today I accepted the resignation of Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate of the Civil Division,' Blanche said. 'Under his leadership, the Division pursued important affirmative litigation to challenge sanctuary policies and delivered key wins in lawsuits against local policies that endangered federal law enforcement. The Division also secured historic settlements to end illegal corporate DEI practices and shuttered dozens of clinics which were providing so-called “gender affirming care” to minors. We are grateful for Brett’s service at DOJ and wish him continued success.'
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