Trump Foes Ask Judge To Dismiss Cases Over Prosecutor Appointment
6 days ago
Lawyers for two of President Donald Trump’s longtime opponents are asking a federal judge to dismiss the charges against their clients, arguing that the prosecutor who filed the cases was illegally appointed.
The challenge focuses on Lindsey Halligan’s role as interim U.S. Attorney and is part of a broader effort by former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James to have the cases dismissed before trial.
A federal court is set to hear arguments Thursday on whether Halligan’s appointment complied with constitutional and statutory requirements governing U.S. attorneys.
The challenge focuses on Lindsey Halligan’s role as interim U.S. Attorney and is part of a broader effort by former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James to have the cases dismissed before trial.
A federal court is set to hear arguments Thursday on whether Halligan’s appointment complied with constitutional and statutory requirements governing U.S. attorneys.
