Judge Rules Alina Habba Illegally Serving as New Jersey US Attorney
TL;DR
A federal judge ruled that Alina Habba, appointed as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey by President Trump, acted without legal authority for over a month, causing disruptions in the federal court system and raising questions about presidential power in appointing federal prosecutors.
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- Judge Says Alina Habba Has Acted Without Legal Authority The New York Times
- Alina Habba, Trump’s former personal lawyer, is not legally serving as the acting US attorney for New Jersey, judge rules CNN
- Federal judge rules Trump appointee Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as US attorney Fox News
- Judge Questions How New Jersey US Atty Ascended To Role Law360
- Judge plans Wednesday ruling on Alina Habba’s authority as New Jersey’s top prosecutor Politico
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