Summary
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that Lindsey Halligan is leaving her role as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. A federal judge had previously ruled that Halligan's appointment was unlawful. This situation highlights a conflict between the Department of Justice and federal judges regarding Halligan's appointment.
Key Facts
- Pam Bondi is the U.S. Attorney General who announced Lindsey Halligan's departure.
- Lindsey Halligan was serving as the interim U.S. attorney in the Eastern District of Virginia.
- A federal judge ruled Halligan's appointment was unlawful.
- The Department of Justice had disagreed with the judge's ruling.
- Halligan was named acting U.S. attorney in September 2025.
- Democratic Senators were accused of using a procedural tactic called the "blue slip process" to end Halligan's term.
- Halligan had no prior experience as a prosecutor before her appointment.
