US EditionJustice Department accuses judge of abusing power in questioning prosecutor’s authority
The DOJ defends Halligan’s interim appointment amid claims of judicial overreach, citing internal legal guidance and warning of threats to separation of powers.
- The Justice Department, including U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, accused Judge David J. Novak of abusing power in questioning Lindsey Halligan's authority as U.S. Attorney for Virginia.
- The Justice Department described Novak's demand on Halligan's title as disconnected from actual court operations, calling it an abuse of power.
- Retired Judge J. Michael Luttig remarked that judges will not be intimidated by the Trump administration or the Justice Department.
- Frequent rebukes of Trump-appointed judges highlight tensions between the Justice Department and federal courts.
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Comey, James 'Prosecutor' Says Her ‘I’m An Illegal Appointment’ T-Shirt Has People Asking A Lot Of Questions Already Answered By Her Shirt
When a federal judge orders the government to explain why it persists in calling someone the United States Attorney after another judge already established that the appointment was illegal, there are really only two ways that can go. Either the Department of Justice sheepishly admits that it’s committing a fraud upon the court with its signature blocks, or files an 11-page motion that says, “Rule of law? Never heard of her.”You’ll be shocked to …
DOJ blasts Trump-appointed judge for questioning Lindsey Halligan's role
The Justice Department accused Trump-appointed judge David Novak of initiating an "inquisition" into Halligan's signature in court filings, which refers to her as "United States Attorney and Special Attorney" in the Eastern District of Virginia.
Lindsey Halligan Says Her 'I'm An Illegal Appointment' T-Shirt Has People Asking A Lot Of Questions Already Answered By Her Shirt
When a federal judge orders the government to explain why it persists in calling someone the United States Attorney after another judge already established that the appointment was illegal, there are really only two ways that can go. Either the Department of Justice sheepishly admits that it’s committing a fraud upon the court with its signature blocks, or files an 11-page motion that says, “Rule of law? Never heard of her.” You’ll be shocked to…
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Justice Department accuses judge of abusing power in questioning prosecutor's authority
Justice Department officials have accused a federal judge of abusing his power in demanding that Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan explain why she continues to identify herself as a U.S.
'Gross abuse of power!' MAGA prosecutor goes ballistic on judge over disqualification
Courtroom drama unfurled on the docket Monday, as disqualified acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Lindsey Halligan joined up with Justice Department leaders Pam Bondi and Todd Blanche to write a furious brief punching back at U.S. District Judge David Novak, himself an appoint...
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