A judge ruled Tuesday that the top federal prosecutor in Nevada is not serving legally in the role — marking the second time that a judge has partially sidelined one of the Trump administration's prosecutors.

Sigal Chattah was named interim U.S. attorney for the district of Nevada in March, a temporary appointment that's legally limited to 120 days. But in July, shortly before that time limit ran out, the Justice Department shifted Chattah to a different job that would allow her to serve as acting U.S. attorney — a separate role that would still let Chattah lead the office.

A group of four criminal defendants argued that this maneuver resulted in Chattah serving as acting U.S. attorney for Nevada illegally. In a ruling Tuesday, U.S. District Judge David Campbell sided with the defendants

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