All articles tagged with #us attorney
Originally Published 3 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
A federal judge ruled that subpoenas issued to New York Attorney General Letitia James by John Sarcone were invalid because he lacked lawful authority as acting U.S. attorney, highlighting issues with appointments of acting officials without proper confirmation or appointment procedures.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by Axios
A federal judge has ordered Lindsey Halligan to explain her use of the U.S. attorney title for the Eastern District of Virginia, despite a court ruling that her appointment was unlawful, raising concerns about potential false statements and disciplinary action.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Independent
A federal judge disqualified Bill Essayli from serving as the top U.S. attorney in Los Angeles due to illegal appointment procedures, marking the third legal setback for Trump loyalists in key law enforcement roles amid ongoing legal scrutiny of their appointments.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
A federal judge in California ruled that the acting U.S. attorney for the Central District of California has been unlawfully serving due to lack of Senate confirmation, but the cases he prosecuted remain valid. The ruling highlights ongoing legal disputes over appointments of acting U.S. attorneys during the Trump administration, with similar cases in Nevada, New Jersey, and Virginia.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
A federal appeals court is examining whether Alina Habba, a former personal lawyer to President Trump, is lawfully serving as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, a case that could impact the president's power to retain U.S. attorneys without Senate approval.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CNN
A federal appeals court is examining the legality of Alina Habba's appointment as US attorney for New Jersey, with the DOJ defending her delegation of authority amid challenges claiming her service is unlawful under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. The case highlights broader issues about appointment procedures and congressional confirmation delays.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Virginia is experiencing turmoil after the firing of two top prosecutors, including the office's top national security official, amid allegations that the removals were politically motivated following the indictment of James Comey and other controversial actions linked to the Trump administration.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Salon.com
A federal judge in Nevada disqualified Sigal Chattah, the interim U.S. Attorney appointed during the Trump administration, from prosecuting criminal cases because she was not properly appointed according to legal procedures, giving the government 120 days to nominate a permanent attorney.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
A federal judge disqualified Nevada acting U.S. Attorney Sigal Chattah from several cases for exceeding the legal duration of her appointment, highlighting issues with the Trump administration's use of temporary appointments to bypass Senate confirmation requirements, amid political opposition and concerns over the politicization of the Department of Justice.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
A Nevada U.S. attorney appointed on an interim basis without Senate confirmation faces legal challenges and judicial disqualification, with a judge ruling her involvement in criminal cases would be unlawful, amid controversy over her appointment and conduct.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The New York Times
A federal judge disqualified Sigal Chattah from handling cases as Nevada’s acting U.S. Attorney, ruling her appointment by the Trump administration was invalid and unlawful due to circumventing federal procedures.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
Donald Trump fired acting US attorney Michele Beckwith in Sacramento after she warned immigration agents to follow court orders and the Constitution during raids, highlighting tensions over immigration enforcement and legal compliance.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Hill
Lindsey Halligan, a former Trump personal lawyer and White House aide, has been appointed as the interim U.S. attorney in Virginia and is now leading the case against former FBI Director James Comey, who has been indicted on two counts. Despite her rapid rise and high-profile role, she lacks extensive federal prosecution experience, which has raised some skepticism about the case.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Washington Post
President Trump’s attempt to appoint Lindsay Halligan as U.S. attorney in Virginia faces opposition from Democratic senators due to her lack of prosecutorial experience and concerns over political influence, highlighting ongoing tensions over judicial and attorney appointments and the use of the blue slip process in the Senate.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
Lindsey Halligan, a White House aide with no prosecutorial experience, was sworn in as interim US attorney for the eastern district of Virginia after Trump dismissed her predecessor, amid concerns over political pressure to pursue charges against political enemies like James Comey and Letitia James. Her appointment raises questions given the sensitive nature of the district and her background, but a White House spokesperson defends her qualifications.