US EditionAlina Habba Exits as U.S. Attorney
NEW JERSEY, JUL 19 – Alina Habba's interim term as U.S. Attorney ends amid bipartisan opposition, with New Jersey senators blocking her confirmation despite endorsements from major law enforcement groups.
- Alina Habba, appointed interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey by President Trump in March, faces imminent departure as her 120-day term expires on July 22 without confirmation.
- Her full-term nomination, submitted on July 1, encounters strong opposition from New Jersey Senators Kim and Booker, who plan to block her confirmation using Senate rules.
- Habba earned backing from top law enforcement groups for prosecuting gang and drug crimes but drew criticism for pursuing politically motivated cases and controversial arrests.
- Habba acknowledged uncertainty about her future in a staff meeting, saying, "I hope I can stay," while reports indicate state federal judges may appoint an alternative interim U.S. Attorney.
- Without Senate confirmation or judicial appointment, Habba will leave office, marking a setback for her and limiting Trump’s influence over New Jersey’s justice system.
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