Attorney appointed invalidly, court says
A federal appeals court ruled that Sigal Chattah, Nevada's top federal prosecutor, was not lawfully appointed to her position. The court's decision means her time in that role is over. The ruling was upheld on appeal.

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2 viewpointsAppeals court says Trump-appointed US attorney in Nevada can’t legally serve in the role
Even Trump’s Own Judges Agree: Sigal Chattah Isn’t A Real U.S. Attorney
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5 viewpointsAppeals court says Trump-appointed US attorney in Nevada can’t legally serve in the role
Federal appeals court rules Sigal Chattah's time is over in U.S. Attorney's Office for Nevada
Appeals court finds Sigal Chattah is illegally Nevada's top federal prosecutor
Appeals court upholds Sigal Chattah’s disqualification as US attorney in Nevada
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5 viewpointsAppeals court rules Nevada’s top federal prosecutor illegally holds office over lack of Senate confirmation
Appeals court rules Trump admin unlawfully appointed Nevada’s top federal prosecutor…
Appeals court rules Trump admin unlawfully appointed Nevada's top federal prosecutor
Appeals court rules that Trump admin illegally appointed Nevada's top federal prosecutor
Ruling disqualifying Sigal Chattah as Nevada’s U.S. attorney affirmed by appeals court