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Judge Disqualifies Trump-Appointed Attorney Over Term Issues

10/2/2025

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U.S. District Judge David Campbell disqualified Sigal Chattah, Trump-appointed U.S. attorney, for exceeding her term and deemed the appointment unlawful.
Chattah's extended tenure bypassed Senate confirmation, echoing concerns about Alina Habba in New Jersey.
Chattah previously represented Nevada Republicans accused of election fraud tied to 2020.
Chattah requested a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigation into alleged 2020 voter fraud.

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U.S. District Judge David Campbell disqualified Sigal Chattah, Trump-appointed U.S. attorney, for exceeding her term and deemed the appointment unlawful.
Chattah's extended tenure bypassed Senate confirmation, echoing concerns about Alina Habba in New Jersey.
Chattah previously represented Nevada Republicans accused of election fraud tied to 2020.
Chattah requested a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigation into alleged 2020 voter fraud.