The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling on Monday stating that the Department of Justice cannot maintain an unconfirmed official in charge of a U.S. attorney's office by merely assigning a different title while granting full job powers.
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9th Circuit Court of Appeals rules on DOJ official's authority
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Department of Justice cannot keep an unconfirmed official in charge of a U.S. attorney's office by changing their title. This ruling could impact the authority of federal prosecutors.
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