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Los Angeles Times
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Public defenders criticize Trump prosecutor Bill Essayli
The article reports that the Biden administration has employed a legal workaround to keep Bill Essayli leading the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles without Senate confirmation, amid ongoing legal challenges questioning his lawful authority. Courts have ruled that officials not confirmed by the Senate cannot serve as U.S. attorneys simply by using different titles, but the Justice Department continues to defend Essayli’s position as first assistant, a role he has held since April 2025. Critics, including the federal public defender’s office, argue this practice violates constitutional rights and undermines judicial legitimacy.
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