The Guardian
Judge finds Bill Essayli’s service unlawful; Justice Department plans appeal
A federal judge has found that Bill Essayli is not legally serving as the top US prosecutor in Los Angeles. Essayli is a Republican appointed by Donald Trump and an ally of the president. The Department of Justice says it plans to appeal, as the administration works to keep him in office.
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What to know
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A federal judge ruled that Bill Essayli is not legally serving as Los Angeles’s top US prosecutor.
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The Justice Department intends to appeal while the administration seeks to keep the president’s ally in office.
Why it matters
The dispute concerns whether a presidentially appointed federal prosecutor is serving legally, as the administration seeks to retain him.
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