DOJ Criticizes Federal Judges Over U.S. Attorney Appointment Ruling

The Department of Justice (DOJ) criticized Alexandria federal judges for alleged bias against Lindsey Halligan, whose appointment as U.S. attorney was deemed unlawful by the court.

Federal judges in Alexandria ruled Halligan's appointment as top prosecutor unconstitutional, citing her lack of Senate confirmation and a court swearing-in after the interim vacancy period.

Judge Cameron McGowan Currie specifically dismissed criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James, declaring Halligan's work on them void due to her invalid appointment.

Halligan's appointment, urged by Trump and facilitated by Bondi, allegedly bypassed constitutional rules for U.S. attorneys, requiring presidential nomination and Senate confirmation.

This controversy highlights the constitutional process for U.S. attorney appointments, where federal judges hold exclusive authority to fill vacancies after the Attorney General's interim period expires.