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MAGA prosecutor banned forever, Trump setback
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The gist
A federal appeals court permanently banned Trump's chief prosecutor in New York from targeting the attorney general. The ruling marks a significant setback for Trump's revenge campaign.
Background
The case stems from Trump's efforts to install loyal prosecutors without Senate confirmation. A federal appeals court ruled that the appointment of Sigal Chattah as acting U.S. Attorney for Nevada was invalid because she never served under a validly appointed official. The court also permanently barred Trump's chief prosecutor in New York from investigating the state attorney general, dealing a blow to Trump's legal maneuvers.
How it unfolded
- Sep 2025A federal judge disqualified Sigal Chattah from supervising three cases and serving as acting U.S. Attorney, ruling the appointment procedure was never intended by Congress.
- Aug 18, 2026A federal appeals court upheld the disqualification of Sigal Chattah, dealing another setback to Trump's efforts to keep preferred prosecutors in place.
- Aug 21, 2026A federal appeals court permanently banned Trump's chief prosecutor in New York from investigations targeting the attorney general, marking a significant setback.
Who’s saying what
- Court
- The court ruled that the appointment procedure was invalid and the claims were 'unpersuasive,' 'untenable,' and 'meritless.'
- Trump Administration
- The administration plans to take the dispute to the Supreme Court, indicating it will continue fighting the rulings.