Updated: 4 Dec| Published: 1 Dec
Donald Trump's efforts to appoint loyalists as top federal prosecutors by bypassing the Senate confirmation process and violating the Federal Vacancies Reform Act have been repeatedly challenged in court.Alina Habba and Lindsey Halligan have been removed from their acting U.S. attorney posts after exceeding the legal 120-day term, and John Sarcone's continued role is being contested by Letitia James over alleged circumvention of federal law.These rulings emphasize that the appointment process must follow constitutional requirements, highlighting that Senate confirmation is necessary to prevent executive overreach.
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