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Fourth Circuit Questions Legality of Trump's U.S. Attorney Appointments
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals expressed skepticism regarding the legality of U.S. attorney appointments made by the Trump administration during a hearing on the DOJ's appeal of dismissed prosecutions against James Comey and Letitia James. The judges questioned whether the interim U.S. attorney, Lindsey Halligan, was lawfully appointed, which could impact the Senate's role in the appointment process. The issue may ultimately reach the Supreme Court.
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The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals expressed skepticism regarding the legality of U.S. attorney appointments made by the Trump administration during a hearing on the DOJ's appeal of dismissed prosecutions against James Comey and Letitia James. The judges questioned whether the interim U.S. attorney, Lindsey Halligan, was lawfully appointed, which could impact the Senate's role in the appointment process. The issue may ultimately reach the Supreme Court.
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