DOJ Counselor Henry Whitaker Moves to Withdraw in the Letitia James Appeal, Saying He Is Leaving the Government

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In a motion to withdraw as counsel filed on November 5, 2026, in the consolidated appeals in United States v. Letitia A. James in the Fourth Circuit, Counselor to the Attorney General Henry Whitaker wrote: “Mr. Whitaker is imminently leaving the government for another opportunity.” The motion says the United States will continue to be represented in these cases by R. Trent McCotter.

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[1] United States v. Letitia A. James, 4th Cir. No. 25-4673 (L), ECF 82, motion to withdraw counsel — U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (via RECAP) · Nov 5, 2026 Tier 1

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The Cascade Ledger. “DOJ Counselor Henry Whitaker Moves to Withdraw in the Letitia James Appeal, Saying He Is Leaving the Government.” The Capture Cascade Timeline, November 5, 2026. https://capturecascade.org/event/2026-11-05--doj-counselor-to-the-attorney-general-henry-whitaker-moves-to-withdraw-says-he-is-leaving-the-government/