factually
Index/Topics/Federal Vacancies Reform Act

Federal Vacancies Reform Act

The legal challenges to Lindsey Halligan's appointment based on the Federal Vacancies Reform Act.

Fact-Checks

2 results
Jan 30, 2026
Most Viewed

What is the documented timeline and context for Lindsey Halligan’s appointment and exit from the U.S. Attorney role?

was named interim U.S. Attorney for on September 22, 2025, after political pressure to replace her predecessor, and her brief tenure collapsed amid court rulings that her appointment exceeded statutor...

Jan 20, 2026

What legal arguments exist about whether acting (non–Senate‑confirmed) cabinet officials can vote under Section 4?

The materials supplied for this query primarily concern the Voting Rights Act and other election statutes, not the constitutional provision commonly referred to when asking whether acting, non‑Senate‑...