The federal public defender's office in Los Angeles filed a motion Friday to disqualify acting U.S. Atty. Bill Essayli, arguing that President Trump's pick to serve as the top federal prosecutor in Southern California is unlawfully occupying his post.
"Essayli is a very specific and terrible threat," Daruvala said during a recent town hall for the "Stop Essayli" campaign, which is working to block the top prosecutor's permanent appointment. "He has already shown multiple times that he is willing to use the office in a partisan manner."
The Board of Judges of the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York declines to exercise the authority granted pursuant to 28 U.S. Code § 546(d) to appoint a United States attorney for the Northern District of New York.
The lawsuit claims that Habba subjected the mayor to false arrest and malicious prosecution, asserting that Baraka was invited onto the facility by an agent.
âJust because we follow the law doesnât mean weâre not trying to create a serious deterrent to future acts of civil disobedience,â said Martin regarding his aggressive stance on crime.
