DOJ Leadership Resignations Continue

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1. 9 Nov

   Brett Shumate, the head of the Justice Department's civil rights division, has resigned from his post - adding to a growing list of prosecutors who have stepped down in the days following the GOP wipeout in last week's midterm elections.

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• 10 Nov Another top DOJ official resigns after Democrats sweep midtermsCBS News reports that several top officials from the Department of Justice have recently resigned following a wave of legal actions initiated by the Trump administration and coinciding with Democratic gains in the midterms. The article does not provide specific names or dates but focuses on the context of political shifts affecting government personnel decisions.CBS News
• 9 Nov Top lawyer in DOJ's Civil Division is latest in string of resignationsBrett Shumate, the assistant attorney general for the Justice Department’s Civil Division, resigned on Monday. This follows recent departures of other high-ranking officials since Democrats regained control of Congress in mid-term elections. Shumate was praised by Attorney General Todd Blanche for his efforts to challenge sanctuary policies and win lawsuits against local policies endangering federal law enforcement…CBS News
• 9 Nov DOJ sees fourth official step down within a week after massive GOP midterm lossesAssistant Attorney General Brett Shumate resigned from his position at the Justice Department’s Civil Division on Monday, becoming the fourth senior official to leave since Republicans suffered significant losses in last week's midterm elections. Shumate led efforts challenging sanctuary policies and diversity initiatives while securing settlements against certain healthcare practices for transgender minors. His…The Independent
• 9 Nov Head of Justice Department's Civil Division steps down as exodus continuesBrett Shumate, head of the Justice Department's Civil Division, has submitted his resignation on Monday, becoming the third Senate-confirmed official to leave since the midterm elections. This follows previous resignations by Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon and John Eisenberg from the National Security Division, all indicating a continuing trend of departures within the department.Just the News
• 9 Nov Head of Justice Department's Civil Division steps down as exodus continuesBrett Shumate, head of the Justice Department's Civil Division, has submitted his resignation on Monday, becoming the third Senate-confirmed official to leave since the midterm elections. This follows earlier resignations by Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon and U.S. Attorney Jason Reding Quiñones from the Southern District of Florida, all indicating a continuing exodus within the Justice…Just the News
• 9 Nov DOJ leadership shakeup continues as Civil Division chief steps downBrett Shumate, the chief of the Justice Department’s Civil Division, resigned on Monday, adding to a series of departures by high-ranking officials following midterm elections. This latest move contributes to an ongoing leadership reshuffle at the DOJ, which has seen multiple Senate-confirmed leaders leave their positions recently.ABC News (US)
• 9 Nov DOJ bleeds out as another top Trump official quits amid 'bluenami' MAGA staff exodusBrett Shumate, head of the Justice Department’s civil rights division, has resigned following last week's midterm election results. His departure follows those of other high-ranking officials like Harmeet Dhillon and John Eisenberg, indicating a broader exodus from the Trump administration. Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Shumate’s resignation on Monday, noting several accomplishments during his tenure…Daily Mail

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