Appointment of Special Prosecutor

(a) Panel Following an application from the Attorney General or any of the attorneys general representing any of the several States, the District of Columbia, or any territory or possession of the United States, the chief judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit shall appoint, not later than 30 days after the date of the submission of the application, a three judge panel to appoint a special prosecutor with the authority to investigate any action by any officer or employee of the Department of Homeland Security that— (1) occurred on or after January 20, 2025; (2) is alleged to be unlawful; and (3) is deemed credible by the special prosecutor. (b) Appointment The special prosecutor shall be appointed not later than 30 days after the panel under subsection (a) is appointed from among individuals who are lawyers— (1) with reputations for integrity and impartial decision-making; (2) with appropriate experience to ensure both that any investigation will be conducted ably, expeditiously and thoroughly, and that each investigative and prosecutorial decision will be supported by an informed understanding of Federal criminal law and Department of Justice policies; (3) who are not employed by the United States Government in any capacity, and who do not have the United States as a client; and (4) who have not been employed by the United States Government in any capacity, and who have not had the United States as a client on or after January 20, 2025. (c) Background check The panel shall ensure that, prior to appointment, the special prosecutor undergoes an appropriate background investigation and a detailed review of ethical conduct and conflicts of interest.