US EditionJudge Says Alina Habba Cannot Serve as U.S. Attorney
A federal judge found Alina Habba's reappointment violated the 120-day limit for interim U.S. attorneys, prompting the Justice Department to appeal the ruling.
- On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Matthew W. Brann ruled that Alina Habba was unlawfully serving as acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, but stayed the decision to allow an appeal.
- The dispute stems from the 120‑day interim limit under 28 U.S.C. §546, which the court tied to March 3, 2025, when John Giordano was appointed; the administration then used AG Pam Bondi's appointments and a Special Attorney under 28 U.S.C. §515 to keep Habba in place.
- Judge Matthew W. Brann disqualified Habba from prosecuting Julien Giraud Jr. and Cesar Pina and wrote her actions since July 1, 2025 may be declared void.
- DOJ plans to contest the decision while the district court left the question of who is in charge unresolved, creating immediate uncertainty about U.S. Attorney powers in New Jersey.
- The decision tees up a constitutional clash over interim appointments, spotlighting the administration's broader practice of installing U.S. attorneys like Alina Habba without confirmation amid predictions of quick reversal by the Third Circuit or Supreme Court.
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Judge: Trump's US attorney in NJ serving unlawfully
What happenedA federal judge in Pennsylvania ruled Thursday that the Trump administration's appointment of Alina Habba as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey was "unlawful" and all her actions since July 1, when he said her 120-day interim appointment expired, "may be declared void." Habba also "must be disqualified from participating in any ongoing cases," said the judge, Matthew Brann, though he paused his decision pending a Justice Department …
Obama Judge Rules Alina Habba Is an Unlawful US Attorney
Obama-nominated judge Matthew Brann has ruled that Alina Habba has unlawfully served in the role of acting US attorney of New Jersey. Donald Trump cleverly sidestepped processes to keep her in the job. Leftist New Jersey judges had made the rare decision to refuse to extend Habba’s term and instead they appointed leftist career attorney […] The post Obama Judge Rules Alina Habba Is an Unlawful US Attorney appeared first on www.independentsentine…
Habba says judges should be ‘respecting’ Trump after her US attorney service ruled unlawful
New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba believes judges should be “respecting” the president after a judge declared that she could not carry out her duties. A federal judge ruled earlier Thursday that Habba’s appointment as acting U.S. Attorney for New…
Habba says judges should be 'respecting' Trump after her US attorney service ruled unlawful
New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba believes judges should be “respecting” the president after a judge declared that she could not carry out her duties. A federal judge ruled earlier Thursday that Habba’s appointment as acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey was unlawful. She was appointed as the interim attorney for 120 days before a panel of judges decided to pass on continuing her tenure. Habba had been put up for Senate confirmation, but the c…
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