Summary
A panel of federal judges has decided not to extend Alina Habba’s term as a United States attorney for the district of New Jersey beyond her interim 120-day period. Instead, the judges appointed her deputy, Desiree Grace, as the top prosecutor, but the Trump administration quickly removed Grace before she could start. During her tenure, Habba faced criticism for prosecuting Democratic lawmakers, sparking controversy over politically motivated actions.
Key Facts
- Alina Habba’s role as interim US attorney for New Jersey ended after 120 days.
- Judges appointed Desiree Grace to replace Habba, but the Trump administration removed Grace before she began.
- Alina Habba has been accused of politically motivated prosecutions during her term.
- Habba prosecuted Democratic lawmakers such as Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and US Representative LaMonica McIver.
- Baraka was charged with trespassing during an inspection of an immigrant detention facility but charges were later dropped.
- Representative McIver faced charges for allegedly pushing a federal agent; she denies the charges.
- The Trump administration criticized the judges' decision as politically driven.
- Before her role as a US attorney, Habba was President Trump’s personal lawyer.
