Judge disqualifies California prosecutor from cases for overstay in legal role
Summary
A federal judge disqualified Bill Essayli, the top federal prosecutor in Southern California, from overseeing several cases over a dispute about whether he remained in a temporary role longer than the law allows. The order is automatically paused while the Trump administration appeals, so it will not take immediate effect.Key Facts
- The ruling came on Tuesday.
- Bill Essayli is the top federal prosecutor in Southern California.
- The judge disqualified Essayli from overseeing several cases.
- The dispute concerns whether Essayli stayed in a temporary role longer than the law allows.
- The order is automatically stayed pending an appeal by the Trump administration.
- Essayli said he disagrees with the court’s order and believes the president and attorney general can select Justice Department supervisors.
- Essayli said he expects the question to be decided by the Supreme Court.
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