Judge Rules Alina Habba's Appointment as US Attorney Unlawful
TL;DR
A federal judge ruled that Alina Habba's appointment as acting US attorney for New Jersey was unlawful due to procedural irregularities and improper maneuvers by the Trump administration, though the order is on hold pending appeal. The ruling highlights issues with her appointment process, which bypassed Senate confirmation, and her current authority to perform the duties of US attorney is in question.
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- Judge Says Habba Has Served as U.S. Attorney Without Legal Authority The New York Times
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