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I'd be curious to understand more about how Lindsey Halligan was appointed US attorney in ED VA.
If, as some reports indicate, AG Bondi purported to appoint her pursuant to 28 USC 546, then (on my understanding of the preceding appointments) her appointment might well be invalid. 1986 OLC opinion by a fellow named Alito suggests as much.
If Trump appointed her pursuant to Vacancies Reform Act, her title would be "acting United States Attorney." But indictment doesn't say "acting."
If, as some reports indicate, AG Bondi purported to appoint her pursuant to 28 USC 546, then (on my understanding of the preceding appointments) her appointment might well be invalid. 1986 OLC opinion by a fellow named Alito suggests as much.
If Trump appointed her pursuant to Vacancies Reform Act, her title would be "acting United States Attorney." But indictment doesn't say "acting."
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