Lindsey Halligan’s Legal Career Implodes After “Unlawful” Appointment Ruling Shakes DOJ to Core

A federal ruling that Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully serving as interim U.S. attorney has cast doubt on her involvement in Trump-driven legal actions against former FBI Director James Comey and New York AG Letitia James. While DOJ leadership maintains public support for Halligan, sources indicate she has been excluded from key internal discussions. The department must now determine whether to appeal the ruling or proceed without Halligan’s involvement. The situation highlights broader questions around prosecutorial independence, political pressure, and procedural integrity within federal appointments.