Summary
A federal judge ruled that Alina Habba, former lawyer for Donald Trump, has been unlawfully serving as the U.S. attorney in New Jersey. The judge stated that her appointment did not follow required procedures since her term expired in July without Senate confirmation. The Justice Department plans to appeal the decision.
Key Facts
- Alina Habba, former lawyer to Donald Trump, served as the U.S. attorney for New Jersey.
- A judge ruled her appointment was illegal after her interim term ended in July.
- The Trump administration tried to keep her without getting Senate approval.
- The decision may affect other U.S. attorneys appointed in a similar way.
- The Justice Department intends to appeal the ruling.
- The ruling came from a challenge by defendants prosecuted by Habba.
- Habba was appointed in March and made controversial political statements.
- Her nomination was withdrawn after opposition from New Jersey senators.
