Alina Habba Resigns as Acting US Attorney in New Jersey

Alina Habba has resigned as the acting U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey following a Third Circuit Court ruling that disqualified her appointment due to violations of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. In her resignation announcement, she emphasized her commitment to the office’s integrity and indicated that the Trump administration plans to seek a review of the court’s decision in hopes of reinstating her. Habba, previously a personal lawyer for Trump, faced criticism for politically charged prosecutions during her brief tenure. Her departure reflects ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the judicial branch.

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