N.J. Criminal Defense Lawyers Seek Role in Case Challenging Habba’s Legitimacy

The Defense Challenge to Alina Habba's Appointment is Weak

A defendant has challenged Acting New Jersey U.S. Attorney Alina Habba's appointment under the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, but he has no real case under the statute's plain language.

N.J. criminal defense lawyers seek role in case challenging Habba’s legitimacy

Amid a continuing crisis in the federal courts, and ongoing questions regarding the legitimacy of acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, the state’s criminal defense lawyers are looking for a seat at the table in the federal case that is now a focal point of the dispute over her.

N.J. Criminal Cases Screech to a Halt as Habba’s Authority Is Challenged

Federal court proceedings throughout New Jersey were abruptly canceled on Monday because of uncertainty over whether Alina Habba had the authority to serve as acting U.S. attorney — a title she was given last week as her interim appointment as…