Judge Orders Lindsey Halligan to Explain Why She Still Calls Herself U.S. Attorney

Date

Jan 6, 2026

Outcome

Administration lost

Posture

Interim

Party

United States

Source

nbcnews.com ↗

Publisher

NBC News

Disposition

Judge Currie's November 2025 ruling that Halligan's appointment was invalid remains in effect while on appeal; Judge Novak issued a show-cause order giving Halligan seven days to justify her continued use of the title.

Caveat

Rests on an earlier unstayed ruling that the appointment was invalid; an appeal is outstanding.

Ledger id

1596

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