Does Trump have the power to install Jeanine Pirro as a preliminary US lawyer?

President Trump's announcement that he made the moderator of Fox News Jeanine Pirro the preliminary US lawyer in Washington has raised questions about whether he had a legitimate legal authority.

According to a federal law, the Attorney General can appoint a preliminary US lawyer for up to 120 days. But shortly after taking office in January, the Trump government used a Republican lawyer and political activist Ed Martin in this role.

The question is whether the presidents are limited to a 120-day window for preliminary US lawyers or whether they can continue to install such commissioners unilaterally-and endlessly by confirming the Senate as a review of their appointment. Here is a closer look.

What is a US lawyer?

A US lawyer who chief law enforcement officer loses significant power in each of the 94 federal districts. This includes the ability to begin criminal prosecution by submitting a complaint or applying for an indictment for Grand Jury. As a rule, president nominate someone to the role that must secure the Senate confirmation before taking office.

What is a preliminary US lawyer?

If the position needs a temporary resident, a federal law states that the Attorney General appoints a preliminary US lawyer who does not have to be subjected to confirmation from the Senate. The legal limit limits the conditions to a maximum of 120 days – or less if the Senate confirms a regular US lawyer to fill the opening.

Is the president limited to a 120-day window?

That is unclear. The ambiguity underlines the aggressiveness of Mr. Trump's step when choosing Ms. Pirro. Senator Richard J. Durbin from Illinois, the highest democrat of the Senate Justice Committee, said that the Democrats “examine this” on the jury.