Summary
A judge appointed by President Trump has ordered Lindsey Halligan, who identifies as a U.S. Attorney, to justify her use of this title after her appointment was previously ruled unlawful. The judge's order requires Halligan to provide a written explanation within seven days. The Department of Justice is appealing a related ruling that disqualified her appointment.
Key Facts
- Judge David Novak, appointed by President Trump, issued the order on Tuesday.
- Lindsey Halligan must explain why she identifies as a U.S. Attorney despite a previous ruling against her appointment.
- Halligan had brought cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James, which were dismissed.
- A court found her appointment unlawful, but she continues to use the title.
- Judge Novak's order could lead to disciplinary action for Halligan.
- The Department of Justice is appealing the ruling that disqualified Halligan's appointment.
- Halligan has seven days to respond to the court's order.
