Summary
Alina Habba announced her resignation as the U.S. Attorney for New Jersey after a court ruled she was serving illegally. Despite disagreeing with the decision, Habba decided to step down to maintain the office's stability. She will stay with the Justice Department as a senior advisor to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Key Facts
- Alina Habba resigned as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey following a court ruling.
- The court said she was serving unlawfully since her temporary term expired.
- Habba was appointed to the role in March and faced opposition from New Jersey's Democratic senators.
- Pam Bondi, Attorney General, reappointed Habba after firing a deputy who was temporarily filling the position.
- A federal court confirmed that Habba's appointment was unlawful, causing delays in court operations.
- Alina Habba previously worked as President Trump’s legal spokesperson during his time out of office.
- Other Trump-era U.S. attorney appointments have faced similar legal challenges.
