Judge bars Lindsey Halligan's continued use of U.S. attorney title
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Key Points:
- A federal judge barred Lindsey Halligan from identifying herself as U.S. attorney in court filings, citing a prior ruling that her appointment as interim U.S. attorney was invalid and violated the Constitution's Appointments Clause.
- Judge David Novak emphasized that Halligan's continued use of the title ignores binding court orders and warned she could face disciplinary action if she persists.
- The Justice Department initially defended Halligan's use of the title, accusing the judge of abusing power, but later directed prosecutors to stop referring to her as U.S. attorney and use "special attorney" instead.
- Halligan was appointed interim U.S. attorney in September 2024 for 120 days, but her nomination has stalled in the Senate due to lack
