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Appeals court says Trump-appointed US attorney in Nevada can’t legally serve in the role
Yahoo • • nation
Key Points:
- The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Sigal Chattah, initially appointed by the Trump administration as U.S. attorney in Nevada, was unlawfully serving beyond the 120-day limit without Senate confirmation.
- Chattah resigned just before her term expired in July 2025 but continued as first assistant U.S. attorney, a move challenged in court and now overturned by the appeals court.
- The Trump administration nominated George Kelesis as Chattah’s replacement, who is currently undergoing the Senate confirmation process amid scrutiny from Nevada’s Democratic senators.
- Chattah, a conservative attorney and former RNC member, faced opposition for her perceived extremist views and support for baseless 2020 election fraud claims.
- Similar attempts to extend acting U.S. attorneys without Senate approval in other states have also been struck down by courts, highlighting ongoing legal challenges to this appointment strategy.
