Trump Appointee Directs DOJ to Prioritize DEI and Transgender Medical Care Restrictions
Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate has issued internal directives to the Department of Justice’s Civil Division, directing its attorneys to prioritize investigations into transgender medical care restrictions and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, aligning with former President Trump’s agenda. The memo outlines a shift toward proactive litigation to combat what Shumate and Attorney General Pam Bondi view as discriminatory practices. This marks a significant shift in the DOJ’s approach, given the division’s traditional role in legal defense.
The memo, obtained by Fox News Digital, indicates that Shumate is determined to shift the Civil Division’s focus to areas that resonate with conservative priorities. These include tightening restrictions on transgender medical care and denaturalizing citizens who