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Justice Department Allows Courts to Appoint U.S. Attorneys

3/25/2026

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Story summary

On March 24, 2026, the Justice Department conceded authority to district courts to appoint U.S. attorneys, marking a retreat for U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration.
The decision followed a series of legal defeats and left New Jersey without a lawful U.S. attorney.
The court appointed Robert Frazer, a respected prosecutor, to restore order after the administration's failed attempts to maintain partisan loyalists.

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Story summary

On March 24, 2026, the Justice Department conceded authority to district courts to appoint U.S. attorneys, marking a retreat for U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration.
The decision followed a series of legal defeats and left New Jersey without a lawful U.S. attorney.
The court appointed Robert Frazer, a respected prosecutor, to restore order after the administration's failed attempts to maintain partisan loyalists.