New York Attorney General Letitia James is hoping a federal judge will throw out a brewing case against her by joining other courts that have ousted President Donald Trump’s hand-picked prosecutors.

James’s office on Thursday questioned the appointment of acting U.S. Attorney John Sarcone, who sent two subpoenas seeking records about her cases against Trump and the National Rifle Association.

Federal judges have already ruled that other prosecutors installed by Trump through an irregular process were unlawfully appointed and don’t have standing to do their jobs. Under the Constitution, U.S. attorneys are nominated by the president and subject to confirmation by the U.S. Senate.

James’ team says the Albany subpoenas — which Sarcone personally signed — aren’t valid because his initi

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