Summary
Alina Habba resigned as the acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey after a court ruled she wasn't lawfully serving in the role. The appeals court decision found her appointment violated guidelines for temporary government positions. The Trump administration plans to challenge the court's decision.
Key Facts
- Alina Habba resigned from her role as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey.
- The Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled her appointment violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act.
- President Trump's administration plans to appeal this court ruling.
- Habba stated she resigned to maintain the stability and integrity of the office.
- She was serving as acting U.S. attorney without prior prosecutorial experience.
- Habba was previously President Trump's personal lawyer.
- Normally, U.S. attorney roles are filled with Senate-approved candidates.
- Other Trump associates in similar roles have faced legal challenges over their appointments.
