Summary
A federal judge in Los Angeles ruled that Bill Essayli, a temporary U.S. attorney appointed by the Trump administration, served unlawfully. This is the third recent case where courts found Trump-appointed attorneys were improperly serving beyond their allowed time. The rulings have raised questions about the legality of appointments made under Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Key Facts
- A judge found Bill Essayli unlawfully served as Acting U.S. Attorney in California.
- Essayli's appointment exceeded the 120-day legal limit for temporary appointments.
- Three defendants challenged their indictments, claiming Essayli’s appointment was invalid.
- Similar rulings about unlawful service were made in New Jersey and Nevada.
- Federal law states interim U.S. attorneys can serve for 120 days without Senate approval.
- The cases involve appointments made under Attorney General Pam Bondi.
- The Department of Justice has not publicly commented on the rulings.
- Legal questions focus on executive power and federal prosecutor appointments.
