Summary
The Trump Department of Justice is appealing a judge's decision to dismiss cases against James Comey and Letitia James. The appeal challenges the ruling that Lindsey Halligan's appointment was unlawful. The government insists Halligan still does her job properly, and the appeal aims to reverse the dismissal of the cases.
Key Facts
- The DOJ plans to appeal a judge's decision to dismiss cases against Comey and James.
- The cases were dismissed because the judge said the prosecutor, Lindsey Halligan, was not lawfully appointed.
- The Department of Justice argues that Halligan is still qualified and legally appointed.
- President Trump's administration wants to continue prosecuting Comey despite the dismissal.
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche believes the appeal will succeed.
- A judge criticized the DOJ's stance by removing Halligan's name from a court filing.
- Judges accused the DOJ of bias and other issues in handling the cases.
- The cases were dismissed without prejudice, meaning they may be revisited.
