Summary
Alina Habba, who was appointed by President Trump as New Jersey's top prosecutor, resigned after a court said her appointment was not valid. The court found that her role violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act because it bypassed Senate approval. Habba will continue working as a senior adviser within the justice department.
Key Facts
- Alina Habba resigned from her role as New Jersey's top prosecutor.
- A court decided that Habba's appointment was not lawful because it bypassed Senate approval.
- The court ruling was related to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act.
- US Attorney General Pam Bondi accepted Habba's resignation.
- Habba will remain at the justice department as a senior adviser.
- President Trump appointed Habba for the role earlier this year.
- The ruling might affect many criminal cases in New Jersey.
- Pam Bondi praised Habba for her work, noting reduced crime rates in Newark and Camden.
