A U.S. appeals court decided that John Sarcone was appointed without proper authority.
The court barred him from looking into New York Attorney General Letitia James. It also maintained a block on legal demands from the U.S. Justice Department to her office. The ruling was published on August 21 2026.
The decision stops the administration from pursuing its case against a political rival. It raises uncertainty regarding Senate approval for the Albany prosecutor. Senate confirmation had been pending for the Albany position. The decision was covered by several news organisations.