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28 U.S.C. § 542. — Assistant United States attorneys · Congress.wiki

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28 U.S.C. § 542.Chapter 35

§ 542

Assistant United States attorneys

28 U.S.C. § 542.Chapter 35

§ 542

Assistant United States attorneys

Title 28

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((a)) The Attorney General may appoint one or more assistant United States attorneys in any district when the public interest so requires.

((b)) Each assistant United States attorney is subject to removal by the Attorney General.

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§ 541

Release: pl-119-83 (2026-04-13)

§ 543

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(2 bills)

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HR-1065

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