Judge rules Trump-appointed LA U.S. attorney unlawfully serving
A federal judge in Hawaii ruled that Acting U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli in Los Angeles is unlawfully serving in his role but allowed him to continue performing his duties as First Assistant U.S. Attorney. The case highlights ongoing legal challenges to the Trump administration's method of appointing federal prosecutors without Senate confirmation, with similar disputes occurring across the country. Essayli's tenure has been controversial, with some prosecutors quitting and debates over the legality of his appointment.
