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Bondi gives ousted interim US attorney new title, allows him to keep job in Wisconsin
Pam Bondi appointed Brad Schimel First Assistant U.S. Attorney to maintain leadership despite Senate delays and judges denying permanent appointment, a practice in 30 districts, DOJ said.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed Schimel First Assistant United States Attorney after March 16, allowing him to lead the office following his interim term's expiration.
- Following the expiration of Schimel's term, Bondi appointed him as First Assistant after judges denied an extension on March 18.
- Addressing the decision, the Court stated, 'the Court intends no criticism or commentary on the performance,' while Schimel said he is 'grateful for this opportunity to serve the people of the Eastern District.'
- The Department of Justice defended the appointment, stating, 'Judges do not pick U.S. attorneys President Trump does,' while Sen. Tammy Baldwin opposed Schimel, labeling him a 'partisan actor' in her criticism.
- Only 30 of the nation's 94 federal judicial districts are led by Senate-confirmed attorneys, with first assistants currently running offices in a dozen states, reflecting broader staffing challenges.
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Bondi gives ousted interim US attorney new title, allows him to keep job in Wisconsin
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has given an ousted federal prosecutor a new title, allowing him to remain in charge of cases in the eastern half of Wisconsin.
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