Federal judge rules top US prosecutor in Los Angeles isn’t legally serving
The judge said the Justice Department’s revised delegation still left Essayli acting as the office’s de facto leader without Senate confirmation.
- On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright ruled Bill Essayli is unlawfully serving as Los Angeles' top federal prosecutor and disqualified him from overseeing two criminal cases.
- Seabright's decision follows a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling finding the Trump administration unlawfully appointed Nevada prosecutor Sigal Chattah; the judge said Essayli's designation is identical to Chattah's.
- Essayli said he "respectfully disagrees" with the order, arguing the President and Attorney General Todd Blanche have the right to select Justice Department supervisors pending Supreme Court review.
- The order is automatically stayed, allowing the government to seek a full stay pending appeal while Essayli remains in his position for now.
- This dispute represents a nationwide battle over the administration's efforts to install prosecutors without Senate confirmation, including conflicts with California over claims involving up to 20,000 noncitizens.
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A federal judge ruled Trump-appointed prosecutor Bill Essayli is unlawfully serving as Los Angeles's top U.S. attorney and disqualified him from two cases, but paused the disqualification while the Justice Department seeks a stay
A federal judge has deemed Bill Essayli's appointment as U.S. attorney to be unlawful. While this ruling comes with a temporary stay, it leaves him in his position for now. This case is crucial, as it raises questions about the legitimacy of federal prosecutor appointments. The Justice Department might decide to appeal, possibly bringing the matter before the Supreme Court for a final verdict.
Federal judge rules Bill Essayli unlawfully serving as de facto US attorney in California - NEW YORK TIMES POST
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A federal judge has disqualified Bill Essayli, the top federal prosecutor in Southern California, from overseeing two criminal cases after finding that he is unlawfully serving as a “de facto” U.S. attorney. U.S. District Judge J. Michael Seabright ruled Tuesday that Essayli cannot participate in or supervise [...]
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Federal judge rules top US prosecutor in Los Angeles isn't legally serving
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