US EditionJudges in Virginia name new U.S. attorney, then Justice Dept. fires him
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche fired judge-appointed U.S. attorney James Hundley amid a dispute over authority to appoint temporary U.S. attorneys in Virginia's Eastern District.
- On Friday, the Justice Department fired judge‑appointed U.S. attorney after Blanche announced it; the appointment faced legal disputes and was criticized publicly.
- A federal court last year judged Lindsey Halligan's appointment invalid and dismissed related cases, and she resigned last year after judges signaled skepticism over her appointment.
- The law permits attorneys general to make temporary appointments, while district courts may choose U.S. attorneys when initial appointments expire, and courts have resisted unlawful attempts to keep appointees in place.
- The firing underscores turmoil in the EDVA, involving a judge‑appointed U.S. attorney after cases were dismissed and the DOJ appealed, soon after Scavino's social media message.
- Blanche posted on X that Hundley, with more than 30 years of experience, was fired, and Scavino replied `Check your email, James`.
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