Summary
Alina Habba's term as interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey ended after 120 days. Desiree Leigh Grace has been named her successor. Habba was involved in cases against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and Rep. LaMonica McIver, both relating to an incident at an immigration detention center.
Key Facts
- Alina Habba's role as interim U.S. attorney for New Jersey ended after 120 days.
- Desiree Leigh Grace will replace Habba as New Jersey's U.S. attorney.
- Habba was involved in prosecuting Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, which was later dropped.
- Baraka was charged with trespassing at a detention center visit but denied any wrongdoing.
- U.S. Magistrate Judge Andre Espinosa criticized Habba for dropping Baraka's charges.
- Rep. LaMonica McIver faces assault charges concerning the same event with Baraka.
- McIver was seen in a video pushing into officers during the incident.
- Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim did not support Habba's permanent appointment.
