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politics1 month ago•2 min saved

Trump-Linked VA U.S. Attorney Steps Down Amid Judicial Doubts Over Appointment

Lindsey Halligan, a Trump-appointed interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, has resigned after multiple judges criticized her and ruled her appointment unlawful; she oversaw indictments against Letitia James and James Comey that were later dismissed, a judge barred her from using the U.S. Attorney title, and the district moved to fill the vacancy amid disputes over back-to-back interim appointments.

via The Guardian|

#department-of-justice #eastern-district-of-virginia #judicial-criticism

law-and-politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Justice Department Appeals Dismissals of Comey and James Cases

The DOJ is appealing a judge's decision to dismiss cases against James Comey and Letitia James due to their appointments being deemed unlawful, highlighting ongoing legal and political conflicts within the department and efforts to continue prosecuting these figures despite judicial setbacks.

via Axios|

#appeal #comey #department-of-justice

politics4 months ago•3 min saved

Comey Seeks Dismissal of Charges Over Prosecutorial Misconduct and Unlawful Appointment

James Comey has requested a federal judge to dismiss his criminal case, claiming he is being vindictively prosecuted due to President Trump's animus and arguing that the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was unlawfully appointed. Comey faces charges related to his Senate testimony, but his legal team contends the indictment is flawed because Halligan's appointment was illegal.

via CNBC|

#criminal-case #federal-court #james-comey

law6 months ago•3 min saved

Federal Judge Rules Alina Habba Unlawfully Served as New Jersey U.S. Attorney

A federal judge ruled that Alina Habba's appointment as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey was unlawful because she was not qualified and her authority ended on July 1, affecting ongoing cases. The case highlights issues with the Trump administration's unconventional appointments of officials without proper congressional support.

via Axios|

#alina-habba #federal-judge-ruling #law