Normally he is. Most people jump to the conclusion that he is still "just a Utah man," which is a mistake. Sessions has given Huber a special assignment. Huber's been working out of his Utah office, but that doesn't mean the legal action is going to be based or limited to that venue.
Covering fourth amendment abuses is YUGE case load. No doubt it will lead not just to the obama administration the alphabets and maybe further. Any statute of limitation?