Main Justice Lawlessness in Progress
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Nov 26, 2025 The dismissal of cases against James Comey and Letitia James takes center stage, with a deep dive into the controversial appointment of Lindsey Halligan. The Pentagon's investigation of Senator Mark Kelly intrigues as he reassures military personnel about unlawful orders. The hosts highlight discrepancies in the Justice Department's approach to redistricting, illustrating a perceived double standard between California and Texas. Legal implications, procedural missteps, and the importance of protecting rights weave through the discussion, making for a compelling listen.
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Interim U.S. Attorney Appointments Rejected
- Judges are striking down repeated 120-day interim U.S. attorney appointments as unlawful and inconsistent with statute and the Appointments Clause.
- The remedy often is dismissal and transfer of appointment power to the district court until Senate confirmation.
Dismissal Without Prejudice And Statute Limits
- A judge dismissed Comey and Letitia James indictments without prejudice to restore the parties to their pre-appointment position.
- The ruling signals that invalid indictments generally cannot toll statutes of limitations for refiling.
Halligan's Confusing Grand Jury Statements
- At a hearing Lindsay Halligan initially said a two-count indictment was not presented to the grand jury.
- The next day prosecutors submitted selective transcript snippets claiming the grand jury had seen it, creating ambiguity and distrust.