DOJ maneuver on unconfirmed US attorneys inches closer to Supreme Court

The Department of Justice's longstanding tactic to install acting U.S. attorneys without Senate confirmation is facing a critical legal challenge, potentially heading to the Supreme Court. Two appeals court panels recently ruled that the DOJ can't bypass the confirmation process by simply changing someone's title or assigning them prosecutor duties. This legal maneuver could reshape how executive branch appointments are made, impacting the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches. If the Supreme Court takes up the case, it could set a significant precedent for future executive appointments.