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L.A. prosecutor faces new challenge
The 9th Circuit Court ruled that an unconfirmed official cannot legally serve as the top U.S. attorney by simply adopting a new title with full powers. In Los Angeles, Bill Essayli has continued leading the federal prosecutor’s office as “first assistant” under the Trump administration’s workaround, despite a previous federal judge’s ruling that he was unlawfully serving as acting U.S. attorney. The Justice Department plans to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court, and the ruling raises questions about the legality of such appointment tactics used to bypass Senate confirmation.
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