Former FBI director James Comey and current New York State Attorney General Letitia James have argued that their recent indictments are politically motivated prosecutions fuelled by Donald Trump's animus.

In a bid to have their charges thrown out, they are arguing that Trump's hand-picked attorney who brought the indictment in Virginia is improperly in her role, and a Justice Department memo written long ago by a current Supreme Court justice could be utilized to support their view.

A hearing was taking place Thursday in Alexandria, Va., though a decision on the matter isn't expected immediately.

The Trump administration has suffered defeats this year on similar challenges concerning appointments in New Jersey, Nevada and California.

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