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Top DOJ official pushes to keep interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba in place as deadline approaches
Habba has not received Senate confirmation and faces an uphill battle in a state represented by two Democratic senators adamantly opposed to her holding the office. That leaves it up to the state's judges, who have a decision to make Monday about Habba.
The Trump administration believes a complex procedural maneuver will allow the president’s former personal lawyer to remain in the position.
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DOJ fires newly appointed US attorney in NJ after judges vote against keeping Alina Habba in role
The Department of Justice quickly fired the newly named US attorney in New Jersey on Tuesday after federal judges in the state declined to extend Alina Habba’s interim appointment.
Alina Habba, whose term as interim U.S. Attorney was set to expire tomorrow night, has been named as acting U.S. Attorney instead, likely allowing her to
Alina Habba, who has served as the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey since March 2025, could step down next week upon the expiration of her
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