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Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate Resigns from Justice Department

Brett Shumate, Assistant Attorney General and head of the Civil Division, has resigned from the Justice Department following the midterm elections. His departure marks the fourth resignation of a Senate-confirmed official since the elections. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Shumate's resignation and praised his contributions. Additionally, Assistant Attorney General T. Elliot Gaiser has been nominated for a federal judgeship in Texas.

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Brett Shumate, who served as Assistant Attorney General and led the Civil Division, has resigned from the Justice Department. This resignation is the fourth among Senate-confirmed leaders following the midterm elections. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the resignation, commending Shumate's work on various legal matters. Meanwhile, Assistant Attorney General T. Elliot Gaiser has been nominated for a federal judgeship in Texas, with his confirmation process expected to be expedited.

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  • Brett Shumate resigned as Assistant Attorney General on November 9, 2026.
  • He is the fourth Senate-confirmed official to resign since the midterms.
  • Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the resignation via social media.
  • Assistant Attorney General T. Elliot Gaiser has been nominated for a federal judgeship.
  • Shumate oversaw the DOJ's Civil Division for nearly two years.
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Another Senior Official Resigns From the Justice Department

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Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate Resigns from Justice Department