A federal judge is weighing whether to remove an Albany prosecutor who subpoenaed New York Attorney General Letitia James over her civil cases against Donald Trump and the NRA, according to Spectrum News 1.
James’ office argues Acting U.S. Attorney John Sarcone wasn’t legally appointed and overstepped by launching a grand jury probe. Sarcone’s team insists the subpoenas were valid — and could easily be refiled.
The dispute is part of a broader legal battle over unconfirmed federal appointments, with similar cases pending nationwide. Experts say it could impact future rulings — and James’ 2026 reelection campaign.
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