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Halligan defends her use of U.S. attorney title in combative court filing

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The Justice Department defied a federal judge’s order questioning Lindsey Halligan’s use of the U.S. attorney title despite a ruling deeming her appointment unconstitutional. The department criticized U.S. District Judge David Novak’s actions as a power abuse. Halligan, a former Trump lawyer, was appointed after Erik Siebert’s removal. The Justice Department has appealed the ruling but did not request a stay.

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