New Jersey standoff over unconfirmed U.S. attorneys sparks calls to dismiss indictments
TL;DR
Defense lawyers urged a federal judge to dismiss cases in New Jersey, arguing the U.S. Attorney’s Office is unlawfully run by unconfirmed appointees, creating legal uncertainty and highlighting a broader clash between executive power and the judiciary with no clear resolution in sight.
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