‘Unconstitutional’: US judge tosses cases against Trump enemies

Washington | A federal judge tossed out separate criminal charges against former FBI director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday (Tuesday AEDT), saying President Donald Trump’s appointment of the prosecutor was invalid.

The twin rulings were the most significant setback yet to the president’s effort to force the criminal justice system to punish his perceived foes. The rulings also served as a rebuke to Attorney General Pam Bondi, who had rushed to carry out his orders.

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Reuters