Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Civil Division Brett A. Shumate speaks during the investiture ceremony for U.S. District Judge Trevor N. McFadden April 13, 2018, at the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Civil Division attorneys from the Federal Programs Bench have been fighting court battles on behalf of Trump related to his sweeping tariffs, birthright citizenship, activities by the Department of Government Efficiency, and, most recently, his use of the National Guard in California.
Shumate was confirmed by the Senate on Monday along party lines. The Civil Division head was seen during the confirmation as a Trump loyalist who previously worked as a partner at Jones Day, a Washington-based firm that has represented Trump during his campaigns. Shumate was a top official in the Civil Division for two years during the first Trump administration.
Shumate's memo suggests he kicked off his first day in office by setting a tone for his wealth of attorneys that aligned with President Donald Trump's and Attorney General Pam Bondi's agendas.
A U.S. Justice Department logo or seal showing Justice Department headquarters, known as "Main Justice," is seen behind the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023. (REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo)
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In an unusual move, the division will coordinate with the Civil Rights Division on its anti-DEI efforts. Trump has frequently described DEI as discriminatory.
"Consistent with these directives, the Civil Division will use all available resources to pursue affirmative litigation combatting unlawful discriminatory practices in the private sector," Shumate wrote.
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