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Federal Judge Gives Trump Loyalist 7 Days to Justify Using U.S. Attorney Title

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Jan 12, 2026
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With Appointment of Loyalist as Top Virginia Prosecutor, Trump's Dangerous  Revenge Campaign Hits 'New Low' - Democracy Docket

A federal judge has formally ordered Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan to explain why she continues to claim the title U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, even after her appointment was ruled unlawful.

The order, issued by U.S. District Judge David J. Novak, matters because Halligan’s continued use of the title in court filings has now trig…

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