Federal Judge Disqualifies US Attorney From Multiple Cases in Nevada

The judge ordered government attorneys on the cases to confirm with the court within seven days that Sigal Chattah is no longer directing their work.

A judge's gavel rests on top of a desk in a courtroom in Miami, Fla., on Feb. 3, 2009. Joe Raedle/Getty Images

A federal judge on Tuesday disqualified acting U.S. attorney in Nevada, Sigal Chattah, from several felony cases and declared that her appointment by the Trump administration was not valid.

In an order, U.S. District Judge David G. Campbell sided with defense lawyers who had argued that Chattah’s authority expired in July.