Trump-appointed attorneys have been disqualified 3 times this year. Will the Comey, James prosecutor be next?

Former FBI director James Comey and current New York State Attorney General Letitia James have argued that their recent indictments are politically motivated prosecutions fuelled by Donald Trump's animus.

In a bid to have their charges thrown out, they are arguing that Trump's hand-picked attorney who brought the indictment in Virginia is improperly in her role, and a Justice Department memo written long ago by a current Supreme Court justice could be utilized to support their view.

A hearing was taking place Thursday in Alexandria, Va., though a decision on the matter isn't expected immediately.

The Trump administration has suffered defeats this year on similar challenges concerning appointments in New Jersey, Nevada and California.