.Although Merchan’s appointment may not be in violation of any particular law or procedure given the information publicly available, the net effect is that an un-elected and “acting” Supreme Court Justice who was appointed outside of the normal protocol and who possesses broad jurisdiction in felony criminal matters equates to a carve-out

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