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Oct. 8, 2025

Federal defenders cite Nevada ruling to disqualify Bilal Essayli

Federal defenders in California argue Bilal Essayli's acting U.S. attorney role violates the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, citing a Nevada ruling that disqualified a similar appointment under nearly identical circumstances.

Federal defenders cite Nevada ruling to disqualify Bilal Essayli
Acting U.S. Attorney Bilal A. Essayli (Shutterstock)

Federal public defenders in Southern California who say Acting U.S. Attorney Bilal A. Essayli is unlawfully serving in the position are pointing to a recent Nevada District Court ruling that disqualified its acting U.S. attorney from overseeing prosecutions under similar alleged circumstances.

Three California criminal defendants filed a joint notice in Los Angeles federal court Monday, asking a visiting judge from Hawaii to consider the Nevada ruling as he weighs their requests t...

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