The U.S. Constitution's Appointments Clause governs the appointment of certain federal officers.
November 13, 2025
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temporal
Identifies the constitutional provision that sets rules for appointing federal officers.
The U.S. Constitution's Appointments Clause and federal statutes govern the lawful appointment of interim U.S. Attorneys.
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legal
Describes the constitutional and statutory framework for filling interim U.S. Attorney positions.
A defendant may seek dismissal of an indictment by arguing that the official who signed or secured the indictment was not lawfully appointed under the Constitution's Appointments Clause and applicable federal statutes.
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legal
Legal basis for challenging the validity of an indictment on appointment-eligibility grounds.