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Judges Clarify Lindsey Halligan's Status in Court Ruling

12/6/2025

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Judges in Alexandria, Virginia, ruled that the Justice Department must not include Lindsey Halligan's name on court documents.
They clarified that she is not the U.S. Attorney.
Judge Cameron McGowan Currie previously ruled that Halligan was improperly appointed.
The Justice Department has not appealed Currie’s ruling.
Judges demand clarity on Halligan's status.

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Judges in Alexandria, Virginia, ruled that the Justice Department must not include Lindsey Halligan's name on court documents.
They clarified that she is not the U.S. Attorney.
Judge Cameron McGowan Currie previously ruled that Halligan was improperly appointed.
The Justice Department has not appealed Currie’s ruling.
Judges demand clarity on Halligan's status.