Trump's unilateral U.S. attorney appointments face appellate challenge and Supreme Court petition
A federal appeals court will review the Trump administration's attempt to reinstate prosecutions that relied on an interim U.S. attorney whose appointment is contested.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is set to consider the administration's bid to revive cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Those indictments were nullified after a judge ruled that interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan had been installed without Senate confirmation. Simultaneously, the White House has asked the Supreme Court to hear a related dispute over the legality of such appointments. The outcome could affect the administration's ability to name federal prosecutors unilaterally.
Why it matters
The rulings could redefine presidential authority over federal prosecutor appointments and affect high-profile investigations.
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