A U.S. appeals court found that John Sarcone was appointed without proper authority.
The court blocked him from looking into New York Attorney General Letitia James. It also upheld a block on subpoenas from the U.S. Justice Department to her office. The ruling was released on August 21 2026.
The decision prevents the administration from continuing its case against a political opponent. It causes uncertainty regarding Senate approval for the Albany prosecutor. Senate confirmation had been awaited for the Albany position. The decision was covered by several news organisations.