Legal AF by MeidasTouch Pissed Off Judge Drops the Hammer on Trump DOJ & Halligan
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Jan 21, 2026 A Trump-appointed judge delivered a scathing rebuke to Lindsey Halligan, stripping her title as U.S. Attorney. The judge criticized her prior legal filings as unworthy of the court and likened them to cable news banter. There were threats of disciplinary action against her and other DOJ officials for ignoring court orders. The discussion includes the implications of vacancy rules and the politicization of appointments, showcasing the tension between the judiciary and DOJ.
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Judge Novak's Scorching Order
- Judge Novak issued a forceful order questioning Lindsey Halligan's use of the U.S. Attorney title after Judge Curry found her appointment invalid.
- Novak threatened disciplinary proceedings against Halligan and others if they persist in misrepresenting her status.
Title Use Violates Binding Order
- Novak concluded Halligan's continued use of the U.S. Attorney moniker ignores a binding court order and must stop.
- The court warned that anyone joining such pleadings faces potential disciplinary action.
Multiple Judges Raised The Same Issue
- Michael Popok recounts how six judges in the Eastern District questioned Halligan's use of the U.S. Attorney title after Curry's ruling.
- He frames Novak's order as part of a broader judicial pattern resisting Halligan's representation.