That's one way to get it done. Jeff Sessions appointed Dayle Elieson to be Nevada's U.S. Attorney awaiting Senate confirmation. It's due to expire May 4 and President Trump hasn't nominated anyone so the judge appointed Elieson as acting U.S. Attorney for Nevada.
Under the Constitution, if the Senate has not confirmed a permanent candidate by the end of that interim period, the federal courts can appoint someone to the position until the vacancy is filled.
A Texan who got her law degree from BYU.
From Judge appoints acting US attorney in Nevada to continue interim role
Under the Constitution, if the Senate has not confirmed a permanent candidate by the end of that interim period, the federal courts can appoint someone to the position until the vacancy is filled.
A Texan who got her law degree from BYU.
From Judge appoints acting US attorney in Nevada to continue interim role