DOJ fires acting US attorney in NY who was appointed by judges
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the administration's intention to sack Donald Kinsella.
www.politico.comI don’t have live access to current news in my current session. Based on the latest publicly reported items up to late 2025 and early 2026, John A. Sarcone III has been at the center of controversy regarding his appointment as a U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York, with multiple legal challenges and judicial rulings questioning the legality of his appointment. Several outlets reported that judges found his position unlawful under the Vacancies Act or related statutes, and that the Department of Justice pursued or pursued related appeals or removals during that period. For the most up-to-date status, I can pull the latest articles if you’d like me to search again.
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- Judicial rulings in early 2026 questioned the authority under which Sarcone served as top federal prosecutor in Upstate New York, rendering some actions or subpoenas invalid .
- The Justice Department sought appellate review of those rulings and, in some reports, indicated forthcoming changes in leadership or staffing related to the case .
- Media coverage over 2025–early 2026 reflects broader scrutiny of several Trump-era appointments to U.S. Attorneys’ offices, with Sarcone highlighted as part of that pattern .
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