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Florida Bar Walks Back Halligan Ethics Probe Amid Backlash
politics1 month ago

Florida Bar Walks Back Halligan Ethics Probe Amid Backlash

After reports that the Florida Bar planned to investigate Lindsey Halligan, the Bar issued a statement saying there is no pending investigation and that it is merely monitoring ongoing proceedings, a reversal critics label evasive given three federal judges had chastised Halligan for conduct and misstatements. The Campaign for Accountability renewed its ethics complaint, highlighting the political optics surrounding Trump-era prosecutions and the bar’s response as a point of contention.

via Above the Law|
#campaign-for-accountability#ethics#florida-bar
Halligan Under Florida Bar Ethics Inquiry as DOJ's Power Play Sparks Debate
politics1 month ago

Halligan Under Florida Bar Ethics Inquiry as DOJ's Power Play Sparks Debate

The DOJ proposed a rule to grant Attorney General Pam Bondi unilateral authority to block state bar ethics investigations into current and former government lawyers, signaling a broad effort to curb disciplinary oversight. Lindsey Halligan, the former U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, is reportedly under a Florida Bar ethics inquiry prompted by the Campaign for Accountability and noted by the New York Times. Florida had indicated an investigation was pending, contrasting with Virginia’s stance to refrain from probing there. In an update, Florida Bar said it ‘erroneously’ stated Halligan was under investigation, leaving the probe’s status unclear and highlighting tensions between federal influence and state ethics oversight.

via Above the Law|
#campaign-for-accountability#doj#florida-bar
Florida Bar retracts ethics probe claim about Halligan, Trump-era U.S. attorney
politics1 month ago

Florida Bar retracts ethics probe claim about Halligan, Trump-era U.S. attorney

The Florida Bar said it erroneously stated that Lindsey Halligan, the Trump-appointed interim U.S. attorney in Virginia, was under ethics investigation; the bar now says it’s merely monitoring the underlying legal proceedings tied to a Campaign for Accountability complaint, amid ongoing scrutiny of Halligan’s appointment and related Trump-era prosecutions against James and Comey.

via The Guardian|
#campaign-for-accountability#ethics-investigation#florida-bar
politics1 month ago

Florida Bar opens ethics probe into ex-Trump attorney Lindsey Halligan

The Florida Bar has launched an ethics investigation into Lindsey Halligan, a former personal attorney to Donald Trump who sought to be installed as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. A judge previously ruled Halligan’s appointment illegal and threw out two indictments she obtained (involving James Comey and Letitia James), prompting scrutiny from a watchdog group and concerns from judges about misrepresenting the law. The Bar’s inquiry details remain unclear, and the Justice Department is appealing the ruling; no arguments date has been set by the Fourth Circuit.

via Politico|
#ethics-probe#florida-bar#lindsey-halligan
Florida Bar Probes Halligan for DOJ Conduct Amid Trump Ties
politics1 month ago

Florida Bar Probes Halligan for DOJ Conduct Amid Trump Ties

Former DOJ official Lindsey Halligan, a Trump loyalist who challenged Comey and Letitia James, is under a Florida Bar investigation for alleged ethical violations after critics accused her of falsely claiming to be a U.S. attorney. She previously faced allegations that she acted without authority—two federal judges dismissed cases tied to her temporary appointment as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia—leading the bar to review her conduct following complaints by the Campaign for Accountability.

via NBC News|
#doj#ethics#florida-bar
politics1 month ago

DOJ Fires Interim U.S. Attorney in EDVA, Sparks Battle Over Appointment Power

The Department of Justice fired interim U.S. Attorney James Hundley for the Eastern District of Virginia just hours after a panel of federal judges appointed him, with Deputy AG Todd Blanche emphasizing that the president—not judges—selects U.S. attorneys, highlighting a continuing clash over who has the appointment power for federal prosecutors following related firings and political pressure.

via Politico|
#appointment-power#edva#james-hundley
DOJ ousts interim VA US attorney minutes after judges pick successor to Trump ally Halligan
politics1 month ago

DOJ ousts interim VA US attorney minutes after judges pick successor to Trump ally Halligan

Hours after Eastern District of Virginia judges appointed James Hundley as interim U.S. attorney to replace Lindsey Halligan, the Justice Department said Hundley was fired, highlighting a clash between the DOJ and the White House. Deputy AG Todd Blanche publicly announced the firing on social media, and Halligan’s brief tenure followed controversial prosecutions that a federal court ruled were invalid, underscoring that EDVA judges have the authority to appoint a U.S. attorney until Senate confirmation.

via CNN|
#james-hundley#justice-department#lindsey-halligan
Trump-Linked VA U.S. Attorney Steps Down Amid Judicial Doubts Over Appointment
politics2 months ago

Trump-Linked VA U.S. Attorney Steps Down Amid Judicial Doubts Over Appointment

Lindsey Halligan, a Trump-appointed interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, has resigned after multiple judges criticized her and ruled her appointment unlawful; she oversaw indictments against Letitia James and James Comey that were later dismissed, a judge barred her from using the U.S. Attorney title, and the district moved to fill the vacancy amid disputes over back-to-back interim appointments.

via The Guardian|
#department-of-justice#eastern-district-of-virginia#judicial-criticism
Virginia Judge Bans Halligan From Using 'U.S. Attorney' Title
politics2 months ago

Virginia Judge Bans Halligan From Using 'U.S. Attorney' Title

A federal judge in the Eastern District of Virginia barred Lindsey Halligan from referring to herself as United States Attorney in court filings, saying her appointment was unlawful and that continuing to use the title ignores a binding court order; the DOJ had argued otherwise but reversed, and Halligan’s status remains disputed as the court seeks a replacement for the position.

via CBS News|
#appointments-clause#eastern-district-of-virginia#judge-david-novak
Judge restricts Halligan from claiming U.S. Attorney title amid appointment questions
politics2 months ago

Judge restricts Halligan from claiming U.S. Attorney title amid appointment questions

A federal judge in the Eastern District of Virginia barred Lindsey Halligan from presenting herself as the United States Attorney until she is properly appointed or Senate-confirmed, noting her lack of prosecutorial experience and granting her the benefit of the doubt by not referring her for disciplinary action at this time. The court also posted a vacancy for an Interim U.S. Attorney with a Feb. 10, 2026 deadline as the DOJ appeals a ruling that Halligan unlawfully served; Halligan was nominated again on Jan. 13 but has not been confirmed, and earlier cases against James and Comey were dismissed during her tenure.

via NBC News|
#disciplinary-action#eastern-district-of-virginia#interim-us-attorney
politics2 months ago

DOJ doubles down on Halligan’s interim U.S. attorney status despite disqualification

The Justice Department says Lindsey Halligan remains the interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia despite a judge’s ruling that her appointment violated the Appointments Clause, arguing that the Currie ruling applied only to the James and Comey cases and did not force Halligan to relinquish the title. DOJ officials criticized Judge Novak’s request for an explanation as procedural overreach and noted that replacement authority would lie with the district court until the Senate confirms a nominee.

via Politico|
#appointments-clause#doj#eastern-district-of-virginia