On August 17, 2026, a federal appeals court panel upheld the disqualification of Sigal Chattah from her position as U.S. Attorney for Nevada. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Justice Department's attempt to bypass Senate confirmation was unlawful, affirming the decision in a 36-page opinion.
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Federal Appeals Court Confirms Disqualification of Sigal Chattah as U.S. Attorney in Nevada
A federal appeals court has confirmed the disqualification of Sigal Chattah from her role as U.S. Attorney in Nevada. The ruling determined that the Justice Department's efforts to avoid Senate confirmation were not lawful.
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