The Justice Department (DOJ) announced on Tuesday that it is beginning the process of replacing top federal prosecutors who were appointed by former President Donald Trump. The practice, which the department says was commonplace for new administrations, would allow President Joe Biden to install his own nominees to lead U.S. attorney offices across the country. The department said approximately one-third of U.S. attorney offices are already led by acting or interim leadership. “We are committed to ensuring a seamless transition. Until U.S. Attorney nominees are confirmed, the interim and acting leaders in the U.S. Attorneys’ Offices will make sure that the department continues to accomplish its critical law enforcement mission, vigorously defend the rule of law and pursue the fair and impartial administration of justice for all,” Acting Attorney General Wilkinson said in a statement. While most U.S. attorneys have been asked to hand in their resignation, Delaware U.S. Attorney …
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