Summary
Alina Habba named herself the acting U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey after federal judges replaced her from the position. Her statement came despite a new interim U.S. attorney being appointed by the judges, and the action may face legal challenges.
Key Facts
- Alina Habba declared she is the acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey.
- Federal judges had recently appointed a different interim U.S. attorney.
- Desiree Leigh Grace was named by judges but was later removed by Alina Habba and her supporters.
- The DOJ indicated Habba could remain in the acting role for 210 days after her nomination was withdrawn.
- The U.S. Code limits interim U.S. attorneys to serve for 120 days without Senate confirmation or court extension.
- A legal expert noted that withdrawing a nomination does not change the fact it was submitted.
- This situation might lead to legal challenges regarding the legitimacy of Habba's position.
