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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.
Trump stands by Alina Habba as DOJ clashes with judges over her replacement
Trump doubles down on Alina Habba's nomination for U.S. attorney in New Jersey after federal judges declined to extend her interim term, creating confusion over who will assume the role.
Who Is Desiree Leigh Grace? DOJ Fires Alina Habba's Replacement
The DOJ has said Grace was removed as the U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey hours after she was chosen over Habba.
The Alina Habba Saga Explained: How Trump May Get Her Back In Power—But Not As U.S. Attorney
The Trump administration could try to use a workaround to keep Habba effectively in the U.S. Attorney role—but that could present legal challenges.
DOJ swiftly fires Alina Habba's court-appointed replacement for US attorney in New Jersey
Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba faces an uncertain future as a U.S. attorney after judges voted against extending her term, prompting the Trump DOJ to swiftly fire her replacement.
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.
'It violates my order': Federal judge calls out DOJ for making 'completely novel' pro-Alina Habba argument he specifically didn't want to hear yet
Though he refused to dismiss an indictment, a judge said he wants to hear more about whether Pam Bondi unlawfully reappointed ...
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.
Trump pick Alina Habba to remain acting NJ US attorney after judges reject her for the post: ‘I don’t cower to pressure’
Alina Habba, President Trump’s pick to serve as New Jersey US attorney, will continue to serve as the Garden State’s top ...
DOJ proclaims Alina Habba situation is 'nothing like' special counsel Jack Smith appointment that Judge Cannon smacked down
The DOJ insisted that Alina Habba's situation in no way resembles special counsel Jack Smith's appointment, which Judge ...
What to know as DOJ battles over Alina Habba’s successor in New Jersey
President Trump’s war with the judiciary escalated Tuesday with the firing of an attorney named by federal judges to replace ...
Alina Habba's Authority Challenged in Drugs Lawsuit
Alina Habba's role as acting U.S. Attorney faces a test after an attorney in a drug and weapons case filed a motion ...
Lawyers blast DOJ's 'extreme' defense of Alina Habba's acting U.S. attorney authority, warn hundreds of cases are at stake
An organization that exists to support New Jersey criminal defense lawyers wants to weigh in against the Trump administration ...