Legal questions abound as Trump's former lawyer gets appointments in N.J.

Ryan Lucas
Mary Louise Kelly

July 31, 2025 / 1:08 pm

A legal fight in New Jersey has broken out over the Trump administration's choice for top federal prosecutor in the state, paralyzing criminal proceedings statewide.

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Legal questions abound as Trump's former lawyer gets appointments in N.J.

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