Aug 18, 09:14 PM

SDNY Judges Keep Jay Clayton as Acting U.S. Attorney

The district judges of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York have voted to appoint Jay Clayton to continue serving as Manhattan’s U.S. attorney, according to a court statement released on 18 August. Clayton’s appointment takes effect on 20 August 2025 and allows him to remain in the role until a successor is nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate. He has been leading the office on an interim basis. In a brief statement, Clayton said he was “honored to continue serving the people of New York together with the talented and hardworking women and men of the Office.”