Brett A. Shumate

Brett A. Shumate is an American attorney who serves as the Deputy Assistant Attorney General in the Department of Justice. He has been involved in significant legal policies regarding immigration and civil rights, advocating for the prioritization of denaturalization cases against immigrants with criminal records. His recent memo, which emphasizes the aggressive pursuit of denaturalization based on various civil offenses, has drawn attention and criticism for its potential implications on the rights of naturalized citizens and the broader immigration landscape in the United States.