US attorneys handpicked by Pam Bondi were appointed illegally, judge rules
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A federal judge ruled that three Trump administration prosecutors in New Jersey were illegally appointed.
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A federal judge has ruled that three prosecutors appointed by President Donald Trump's administration to lead the New Jersey attorney general's office were illegally installed. The appointments, made by US Attorney General Pam Bondi, bypassed congressional approval, repeating an error that previously disqualified Alina Habba from the same role. This decision marks the second time the administration's appointments to this specific office have been deemed unlawful due to a lack of proper congressional authorization. The ruling raises questions about the legitimacy of actions taken by these prosecutors and the process for future appointments.
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A federal judge ruled that three prosecutors appointed by Attorney General Pam Bondi were illegally installed.
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