Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Trump Loyalist Lindsey Halligan Faces Legal Scrutiny
Lindsey Halligan, a loyalist of President Donald Trump, was appointed as the interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
However, a federal judge ruled that her appointment was unlawful because it was beyond the allowed 120-day interim period and without Senate confirmation.
Despite this, Halligan continued to use the 'US attorney' title.
A judge has given her seven days to explain why she is still using this title, or she could face disciplinary action.
The Department of Justice has defended Halligan, accusing judges of bias.
Her appointment led to the dismissal of criminal cases she brought against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Lindsey Halligan, a Trump loyalist, was appointed as interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.
A federal judge ruled her appointment unlawful under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act and the Constitution.
Halligan continued to use the 'US attorney' title despite the court ruling.
Judge David Novak gave her seven days to respond or face disciplinary proceedings.
The Department of Justice defended Halligan, accusing judges of bias and hostility.
- Who
- Lindsey Halligan, a Trump loyalist and interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia
- What
- Halligan is using the 'US attorney' title despite a court ruling that her appointment was unlawful
- When
- The judge gave Halligan seven days to respond
- Where
- Eastern District of Virginia
- Why
- Halligan's appointment was deemed unlawful under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act and the Constitution
- Person Involved
- Lindsey Halligan
- Position Claimed
- US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia
- Judge's Name
- David Novak
- Response Deadline
- Seven days
- Potential Consequence
- Disciplinary proceedings
- Appointment Controversy
- Unlawful under Federal Vacancies Reform Act and Constitution
- DOJ's Stance
- Defended Halligan, accused judges of bias