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Public defenders seek to oust SoCal prosecutor

Los Angeles federal public defenders renewed a motion to disqualify top Trump prosecutor Bill Essayli from supervising the case of Jaime Ramirez, citing a recent 9th Circuit order in United States v. Jackson. The court ruled DOJ cannot keep an unconfirmed person in charge of a U.S. attorney’s office by re-titling the role.
WHO: Los Angeles federal public defender’s office; Bill Essayli; Jaime Ramirez; U.S. Department of Justice; 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
WHAT: Public defenders renewed efforts to disqualify Bill Essayli from participating in or supervising the prosecution of Jaime Ramirez, arguing DOJ is circumventing Senate confirmation requirements.
WHEN: Reported Sep 5, 2026 at 2:22 PM ET
WHERE: Southern California
WHY: The renewed motion is triggered by a 9th Circuit ruling in United States v. Jackson that DOJ cannot keep an unconfirmed person in charge of a U.S. attorney’s office by changing the title and granting full powers.

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