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Appeals court rules Trump admin unlawfully appointed Nevada's top federal prosecutor

A federal appeals court found the Justice Department unlawfully bypassed Senate confirmation to install Sigal Chattah as Nevada's top prosecutor.

Published August 18, 2026, 7:13 AM

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Appeals court rules Trump admin unlawfully appointed Nevada's top federal prosecutor

A federal appeals court found the Justice Department unlawfully bypassed Senate confirmation to install Sigal Chattah as Nevada's top prosecutor.

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