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Effort to keep Alina Habba in post as acting New Jersey U.S. attorney sparks legal challenge
Man facing drug and gun charges seeks dismissal of indictment on grounds that Habba was unlawfully named acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
Alina Habba becomes acting US attorney in New Jersey
The Trump administration cleared the way for Alina Habba to remain in her role as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey on Thursday, an unusual move to withdraw her from consideration, enabling her to serve in an acting capacity.
What’s going on with Alina Habba? What to know about the drama in the U.S. attorney’s office in New Jersey
Federal judges appointed Desiree Leigh Grace to replace Habba before U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi fired her.
Chaos over Alina Habba’s status at the NJ attorney’s office even has defendants confused
Habba, Trump’s former personal lawyer, was reinstalled as head of the US Attorney’s Office in New Jersey after a legal maneuver by the administration
Alina Habba Fails to Get US Attorney Nod From NJ Judges
Federal trial judges in New Jersey appointed First Assistant US Attorney Desiree Grace as interim head of the office, declining to extend the tenure of temporary chief and one-time Donald Trump defense lawyer Alina Habba.
Alina Habba named acting US attorney for New Jersey
President Donald Trump nominated Habba for the role back in March, with her term officially set to run out today.
N.J. Prosecutor Who Replaced Alina Habba Fights ‘Unjustified’ Trump Administration Firing, Report Says
The Trump administration fired Desiree Grace from the DOJ hours after judges decided she should replace Alina Habba, Trump’s former lawyer, as U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
NJ Prosecutor Fired to Make Way for Alina Habba Files Appeal
The former deputy for New Jersey’s US attorney claims she was fired in “direct retaliation” for judges appointing her as the state’s top federal prosecutor.
Criminal Defendants Challenge Alina Habba’s Role as U.S. Attorney—What to Know
Despite a judicial vote to replace her, Alina Habba remains the U.S. Attorney in New Jersey after the Justice Department used an unusual legal tactic to keep her in the role, sparking immediate legal challenges.
Alina Habba, named acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, faces ethics scrutiny
In a span of eight days, Alina Habba was accused of violating the Hatch Act; removed as interim U.S. attorney by district ...
Trump yanks Alina Habba's nomination for U.S. attorney, enabling her to serve in acting capacity
The federal district court in New Jersey appointed Alina Habba's deputy, Desiree Leigh Grace, to serve as U.S. attorney.
Was former Trump lawyer Alina Habba ‘validly appointed’ to her DOJ post?
Whether or not she is legitimately serving as New Jersey’s U.S. attorney, DOJ’s fallback position is even more concerning.
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Trump administration defends reappointment of acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey
A Justice Department court filing argues controversial acting U.S. attorney Alina Habba was properly restored to her job ...
Pam Bondi says judge-picked New Jersey prosecutor succeeding Alina Habba has been removed
President Trump nominated Habba, but opposition from New Jersey’s Democratic senators stalled her confirmation.
Judges reject Trump pick for top New Jersey federal prosecutor, DOJ removes successor
A panel of judges declined to permanently appoint Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba as the state's top federal prosecutor and ...