Michele Beckwith is out as acting U.S. Attorney for the sprawling Eastern District of California, which includes Fresno County.

Department of Justice spokesperson Lauren Horwood confirmed that Beckwith was terminated on Tuesday. Kimberly Sanchez replaces her as new acting U.S. Attorney.

Beckwith, a Democrat, was named acting attorney, replacing Phillip Talbert in January.

Talbert, also a Democrat, resigned weeks prior to President Donald Trump taking office. He twice led the office, under President Joe Biden and President Barack Obama.

Beckwith worked for the DOJ for 15 years, serving as First Assistant U.S. Attorney before her appointment as acting U.S. Attorney.

Sanchez, a Republican, served as chief of the Fresno U.S. Attorney’s office, and recently announced a major gang takedown, Operation Shock Collar.

She was installed as part of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. Her law license is through the state of Pennsylvania. Federal attorneys must be a bar member, licensed by any state, Horwood said.

Trump has not named a full-time nominee for the office.

About the Eastern District

The Eastern District is one of the largest in the country — in population and landmass. It has almost eight million residents and encompasses six large urban areas: Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield, Stockton, Vallejo, and Fairfield.

The district covers 87,000 square miles, 45% of which is federal land such as Yosemite National Park, and includes 34 counties.