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Federal judges decline to extend appointment for interim US attorney in Milwaukee
A majority of Eastern District judges chose not to extend Schimel's 120-day interim term and will await presidential nomination and Senate confirmation of a permanent U.S. Attorney.
- Federal judges in Milwaukee declined to extend interim U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel's appointment beyond next week.
- Schimel, a former Wisconsin attorney general, was appointed in November for a 120-day term as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin.
- The judges stated their decision was not a criticism of Schimel or the U.S. Attorney's Office, which has continued to represent the district well.
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Brad Schimel will not become U.S. Attorney after interim period expires
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Interim U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel will not hold on to the position permanently once his interim period ends March 17. That was the decision made by judges of the Eastern District of Wisconsin, per a statement released March 10. Schimel was sworn into the position in November of 2025; he was appointed to the position on an interim basis after a bipartisan committee failed to agree on a nominee. “A majority of judges on the Cour…
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