On Wednesday, the Trump White House issued termination notices to several U.S. Attorneys across the country who had been appointed by Democratic President Joe Biden, according to an email excerpt reviewed by Reuters.

In the email, the White House’s deputy director for the Office of Presidential Personnel informed recipients: “At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, I am writing to inform you that your position as U.S. Attorney is terminated, effective immediately.”

While it is standard for U.S. Attorneys to leave their positions following a change in presidential administration, Justice Department lawyers note that the usual process involves the incoming administration requesting resignations rather than issuing abrupt termination letters.

By Wednesday, more than two dozen Biden-appointed U.S. Attorneys were still serving. However, several had departed their roles, including those in Seattle and Maryland, though it was unclear if all had received formal termination notices. As of Thursday, at least three remained in office.

The White House declined to comment, and the U.S. Department of Justice did not respond to multiple requests for clarification.