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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.
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.
Trump administration clears way to keep Alina Habba as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump has moved to keep his former defense attorney Alina Habba on the job as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey, even though a panel of judges refused to extend her tenure.
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.
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.
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.

Trump’s gambit to keep Alina Habba in charge in New Jersey: Withdraw her nomination

The Trump administration believes it has found a workaround to keep the president’s former personal lawyer Alina Habba as New ...

Alina Habba defiant after judges vote against her in New Jersey: 'I don't cower to pressure'

Habba signaled that she does not plan to leave her role as the temporary U.S. attorney of New Jersey, announcing she does ...

Habba is confident she’ll be the top US attorney in New Jersey, but it’s chaos in the meantime

Federal criminal cases in New Jersey remain in chaos with judges postponing sentencings, plea hearings and status conferences ...

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 ...

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.

Alina Habba replaced as New Jersey’s top prosecutor

Trump ally Alina Habba was replaced as the interim U.S. attorney in New Jersey on Tuesday after failing to secure enough votes from the state’s federal judges in order to remain in the role. Renée ...

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.
Opinion

Is Alina Habba qualified to be NJ's U.S. attorney? She's not even remotely close | Opinion

Alina Habba, President Donald Trump's interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey, is not even closely qualified for the role. She has to go.