A U.S. appeals court ruled that John Sarcone was appointed illegally.
The court barred him from probing New York Attorney General Letitia James. It also supported a block on subpoenas from the U.S. Justice Department to her office. The ruling was published on August 21 2026.
The decision stops the administration from continuing its case against a political rival. It creates uncertainty about Senate approval for the Albany prosecutor. Senate confirmation had been awaited for the Albany position. The decision was covered by multiple news outlets.