Judge bans Trump loyalist Lindsey Halligan from 'masquerading' as top federal prosecutor
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Key Points:
- A federal judge barred Lindsey Halligan from representing herself as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, citing her unlawful service in the role, but temporarily spared her from disciplinary action due to her inexperience.
- The judge warned Halligan that continued misrepresentation could lead to disciplinary referrals and emphasized that only a Senate-confirmed or court-appointed individual may hold the office.
- Chief Judge M. Hannah Lauck announced a vacancy for the Interim U.S. Attorney position, inviting applications with a deadline of February 10, 2026, to fill the role until a Senate-confirmed appointment is made.
- Halligan, a Trump loyalist with no prior prosecutorial experience, was involved in dismissed cases against James Come
