Judge Disqualifies Trump-Appointed US Attorney in Nevada from Cases

AP News reported on October 1, 2025, that a judge has barred the Trump-appointed U.S. attorney in Nevada, Sigal Chattah, from overseeing several criminal cases. The ruling by U.S. District Judge David G. Campbell declared that Chattah is “not validly serving” as the state’s top federal prosecutor. This decision directly impacts the supervision of four specific criminal prosecutions.

panow.com reported, The disqualification stems from a finding that Chattah's authority expired in July, exceeding the 120-day limit for acting U.S. attorneys under federal law without Senate confirmation. Defense lawyers argued her continued service was unlawful. The judge sided with this argument, noting the government's use of temporary appointments bypassed the standard Senate confirmation process. While Chattah is barred from supervising the cases, the judge did not dismiss the indictments; government attorneys must now confirm to the court that she is not directing their work.