Judge rules Trump-era NJ U.S. attorney picks illegal, replacement trio also unauthorized
TL;DR
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration illegally bypassed Congress to install three nominees as U.S. attorney for New Jersey, upending leadership in the office; the trio named to replace interim U.S. attorney Alina Habba are also deemed to be serving illegally, with the decision paused for potential appeal.
Topics:nationjustice#judicial-appointments-and-nominations#justice#legal-proceedings#new-jersey#trump-administration#us-attorneys-office
- Trio named to replace Alina Habba as U.S. attorney is also serving illegally, judge says The Washington Post
- In Scathing Ruling, Judge Says 3 Trump Prosecutors Are in Unlawful Roles The New York Times
- US attorneys handpicked by Pam Bondi were appointed illegally, judge rules The Guardian
- Judge rejects NJ US Attorney 'triumvirate’ in latest blow to Trump prosecutors Politico
- Judge disqualifies trio of lawyers tapped to lead New Jersey’s federal prosecutor’s office AP News
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