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Top Lawyer in Justice Department's Civil Division Is Latest in String of Resignations

Brett Shumate resigned and T. Elliot Gaiser is being considered for a federal judgeship as the department faces a broader post-election exodus.

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The top lawyer in the Justice Department's Civil Division resigned on Monday, marking the latest in a wave of departures since the midterm elections.

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Top lawyer in Justice Department's Civil Division is latest in string of resignations

The top lawyer in the Justice Department's Civil Division resigned on Monday, marking the latest in a wave of departures since the midterm elections.

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Brett Shumate becomes fourth senior DOJ official to resign this week

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Top DOJ Officials Join a Series of Resignations Following Midterms

Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks during an interview in Washington on Oct. 5, 2026. (Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times)

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Post-midterm DOJ leadership shake-up continues

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The Washington Post broke the news in Washington, United States on Monday, November 9, 2026.
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