New York Attorney General Letitia James (D) plans to challenge the legitimacy of interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan, the Trump-appointed prosecutor overseeing her federal mortgage fraud case. In a Thursday court filing, James’s attorneys notified a federal judge they would move Friday to dismiss the charges, arguing Halligan was unlawfully installed.
Halligan, a former White House aide with no prior prosecutorial experience, was appointed by President Trump after her predecessor resigned over concerns about another case involving former FBI Director James Comey. Both Comey and James have filed motions questioning Halligan’s authority, with courts scheduling hearings next month.
James is charged with bank fraud and false statements tied to a Virginia mortgage application. She has denied any wrongdoing and described the charges as politically motivated. Her attorneys also asked the court to prevent the Justice Department from leaking or disclosing case materials after Halligan’s private messages with a reporter were made public.
Other Trump-appointed interim prosecutors are facing similar challenges, including Alina Habba in New Jersey and Sigal Chattah in Nevada, raising constitutional concerns about the administration’s appointment process.
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