There is confusion over who will serve as the next U.S. attorney for northern New York.

Last week, Westchester resident John Sarcone was removed by a federal judge after the court ruled he had been serving unlawfully as acting U.S. attorney. Sarcone said he would remain as first assistant U.S. attorney.

On Wednesday, New York‑based federal judges selected longtime lawyer Donald Kinsella for the position. A few hours later, Kinsella said he had been fired by the Trump administration.

It is unclear what will happen next.

Politico reports that Sarcone was leading an investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, and that in disqualifying Sarcone, the judge also quashed two subpoenas to James that had been signed by Sarcone.

The Justice Department is appealing the decision.