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Justice Department Civil Division chief Brett Shumate resigns after midterms

Brett Shumate steps down as head of DOJ's Civil Division amid post-midterm leadership changes.

Nov 9, 2026, 10:57 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (National Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report
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ABC News reported that Brett Shumate, the head of the Justice Department's Civil Division, has submitted his resignation.

This resignation is part of a broader trend of Senate-confirmed DOJ leaders stepping down following the midterm elections.

The departures reflect a significant leadership shakeup within the nation's top law enforcement agency after the elections.

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  1. ABC News: DOJ leadership shakeup continues as Civil Division chief steps down
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