OMAHA- U.S. Attorney Joe Kelly has submitted his resignation as the top federal prosecutor in the state. Kelly was appointed by former President Donald Trump and was confirmed to the Senate over three years ago. This comes after the Biden Administration asked for all resignations by the end of February so the President can begin the process to find and vet possible replacements

U.S. attorneys are the chief prosecutors in their respective districts. They are also involved in civil litigation where the United States is a party. There are 93 U.S. Attorneys throughout the United States and its territories. Despite its large geographic size, the state of Nebraska is served by only one presidentially appointed U.S. Attorney.

Until President Biden nominates a successor and that person is confirmed by the Senate, an Acting United States Attorney designated by the Department of Justice will lead the office. Kelly was named to the role 3 years ago by then President Donald Trump, and previously served as the Lancaster County Attorney.

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