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DOJ maneuver on unconfirmed US attorneys heads to Supreme Court

DOJ maneuver on unconfirmed US attorneys heads to Supreme Court

Two circuit courts unanimously rejected DOJ's workaround to bypass Senate confirmation for US attorneys. The Appointments Clause battle may reach SCOTUS, reinforcing lower court consensus on executive overreach.

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Updated Aug 24, 2026
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