Chattah’s Illegal Tenure Ends | Las Vegas News

A federal appeals court just ruled unanimously that Sigal Chattah’s tenure as Nevada’s U.S. attorney was illegal — she was appointed without Senate confirmation, violating federal law. The decision shuts down her role as the state’s top federal prosecutor, ending a controversial stint marked by political appointments and investigations into opponents. Though her office secured indictments, the legality of her appointment now overshadows her work. The White House has nominated George Kelesis to replace her, but his confirmation remains pending. The court didn’t rule on whether cases under her leadership should be overturned, but the administration could still appeal to the Supreme Court — though it hasn’t done so in similar cases elsewhere. Chattah’s time as acting U.S. attorney is officially over, and the legal battle continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bcc5d930ef38288e