Judge rules Trump-appointed US prosecutor in Los Angeles is not serving legally – US politics live
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Summary
A federal judge ruled that Bill Essayli, a Trump-appointed prosecutor in Los Angeles, is not legally serving as the top U.S. prosecutor there. The judge barred him from participating in or supervising two prosecutions, but the order will not take effect immediately, and the Justice Department plans to appeal.Key Facts
- Essayli became an interim U.S. attorney in April 2025 but was not formally nominated by the president or confirmed by the Senate.
- After his interim appointment ended, the Trump administration assigned Essayli acting, first assistant, and special attorney titles to keep him in the role.
- Judge Michael Seabright ruled that those designations did not make Essayli’s service lawful.
- The ruling disqualifies Essayli from two ongoing prosecutions in which attorneys challenged his authority.
- The judge cited an appellate court ruling in a similar case involving a Nevada Justice Department official.
- Essayli said he disagreed with the ruling and argued that the president and attorney general can choose supervisors within the Justice Department.
- The Justice Department said it intends to appeal, and the order will not take effect immediately.
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