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Ninth Circuit Rules Sigal Chattah Illegally Appointed as Nevada U.S. Attorney

Judges said the Justice Department violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, stripping Chattah of authority over three criminal prosecutions.

DOJ Fires Judge-Appointed Interim U.S. Attorney in Virginia Hours After Swearing-In

Judge Bars Nevada’s Acting U.S. Attorney From Overseeing 4 Cases, Citing Unlawful Appointment

Trump Uses Vacancies Act to Keep Habba as New Jersey U.S. Attorney