Several top prosecutors appointed by former United States President, Joe Biden, were abruptly left without access to their official communication channels on Friday, following the deactivation of their government-issued phones and email accounts, multiple sources have revealed.
The affected US attorneys, who were still serving in their respective federal districts, reportedly received no prior notice or explanation for the sudden communication blackout. Efforts to seek clarification from the Office of the Deputy Attorney General remained unanswered as of Sunday.
The development, first reported by Bloomberg and later confirmed by CNN, has raised concerns over potential disruptions in law enforcement operations.
The exact number of prosecutors affected remains unclear, but reports indicate that nearly two dozen Biden-appointed attorneys are still in office.While it is customary for new administrations to replace Senate-confirmed US attorneys, experts note that such abrupt communication shutdowns pose a risk to public safety.
These attorneys play crucial roles in managing federal prosecutions and overseeing emergency responses to national security threats, including terrorist attacks, where urgent court authorizations may be required.
Sources disclosed that the outage triggered a frantic effort among affected officials to provide alternative personal contact details to their teams and law enforcement partners to prevent operational gaps.
As of press time, the US Department of Justice had yet to comment on the situation, leaving questions unanswered about the cause and potential resolution of the issue.