Acting US Attorney Alina Habba Resigns in New Jersey After Appeals Court Upholds Disqualification
Alina Habba resigned as Acting US Attorney for New Jersey after a federal appeals court ruled her appointment unlawful, though she remains a Senior Adviser to the Attorney General.
Overview
Alina Habba resigned as Acting United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey following a federal appeals court ruling that disqualified her from the role.
The court found her appointment unlawful, citing violations of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, especially given her prior role as President Trump's personal defense attorney.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi accepted Habba's resignation, expressing sadness and calling the court's decision flawed, while planning to seek further review.
Despite her resignation from the New Jersey post, Habba will continue to serve as Senior Adviser to the Attorney General for U.S. Attorneys.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced new attorneys to manage office duties, as Habba resigned to protect the stability and integrity of her office.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame this story by emphasizing the Trump administration's repeated attempts to circumvent legal processes and install politically aligned individuals in key roles. They highlight the "multi-step maneuvers" used to bypass Senate confirmation and court decisions, portraying these actions as a pattern of disregarding legal authority and facing significant judicial pushback.
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Her appointment was ruled unlawful by a federal appeals court because it violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, particularly due to her previous role as former President Trump's personal defense attorney.
Alina Habba will remain as a Senior Adviser to the Attorney General for U.S. Attorneys despite resigning from the Acting US Attorney position.
Attorney General Pam Bondi accepted Habba's resignation with sadness, criticized the court's decision as flawed, and indicated plans to seek further judicial review.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced new attorneys to manage the office's duties to maintain stability and integrity following Habba's resignation.
Alina Habba resigned to protect the stability and integrity of the US Attorney's Office after the appeals court ruling disqualified her appointment.
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