Fourth Circuit Hears Case Testing Halligan's Authority To Indict Letitia James
Chief Judge Diaz, Judge Richardson and Senior Judge Floyd sit today in Richmond to hear docket 25-4673.
- The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit calendared case 25-4673, US v. Letitia James, for oral argument September 15, 2026.
- "Whether Lindsey Halligan's appointment as U.S. Attorney was lawful; whether indictments sought and obtained by Halligan are valid."
- Docket 25-4674 is consolidated with it; the appeal follows a ruling below by Judge Currie.
Why it matters: An indictment carries no weight if the person who signed it was never legally the prosecutor.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit oral argument calendar (Sept 14-18, 2026), case 25-4673 US v. James (consolidated with 25-4674) ↗ · Sep 15, 20269/15/26