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The Latest Breaking News from Alina Habba

Who Is Lawfully Exercising the Powers of the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey?

A district court ruling that Ms. Habba has been unlawfully exercising the powers of the New Jersey U.S. Attorney ducks the critical question of who can exercise those powers ... which is strong reason for doubting the ruling's reasoning.

Reason

Trump news at a glance: 55m US visa holders in potential limbo in fresh immigration crackdown

Trump administration’s move includes people already admitted to the US, with vetting also to occur on social media – key US politics stories from 21 August 2025

The Guardian - US

Judge rules Trump lawyer Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as US attorney

The Trump administration has ignored a July decision from a panel of judges replacing Habba as interim US attorney.

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Trump attorney Alina Habba has no ‘lawful authority’ to serve as New Jersey’s top prosecutor, judge says

Habba is not ‘lawfully performing the functions and duties of the office’ after administration’s legal showdown to keep her in office, judge says

The Independent UK

Judge rules ex-Trump lawyer unlawfully serving as US attorney in New Jersey

Matthew Brann finds US government used ‘a novel series of legal and personnel moves’ to try to retain Alina Habba

The Guardian - US

Court throws out $500m civil fraud penalty against Donald Trump

Divided decision by New York appeals judges dismisses ‘excessive’ penalty but leaves room for further appeals

The Guardian - US

US Attorney Jay Clayton approved by judges to remain as top prosecutor in New York

The judges of the Southern District of New York have approved Jay Clayton to remain as the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan

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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.

Reason

Once-routine US attorney nominations become embroiled in politics - Roll Call

While Democrats try to thwart Trump on U.S. attorney nominees, Trump has worked to go around Democrats entirely.

Roll Call

The Justice Department Powerfully Defends Alina Habba's Appointment as Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey

The Department's filing makes a strong case that Habba's appointment is proper. The courts should quickly reject defendants' challenge to the appointment.

Reason

The Attorney General Can Put Her Own Legal Team in Place—through U.S. Attorneys in New Jersey and Elsewhere

Acting through through Section 546, or temporarily through the Federal Vacancies Reform Act, the Attorney General is entitled to appoint U.S. Attorneys for the District of New Jersey and all other federal judicial districts. If done properly, such appointments preempt any need for judges to appoint U.S. Attorneys. But it…

Reason

Chaos over Alina Habba’s status at the NJ attorney’s office even has defendants confused

Habba, Trump’s former personal lawyer, was reinstalled as head of the US Attorney’s Office in New Jersey after a legal maneuver by the administration

The Independent UK

The Statute Allowing Judges to Appoint Interim U.S. Attorneys is Constitutional

Steve Calabresi's argument that judges cannot make such interim appointments is ultimately unpersuasive, as the Appointments Clause specifically allows Congress to vest such power in the Judiciary.

Reason

New Jersey US Attorney Fired After Being Chosen Over Former Trump Lawyer Alina Habba

The U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Desiree Leigh Grace, has been dismissed by the Justice Department.

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Appointment of Interim U.S. Attorneys

The attorney general can appoint interim U.S. Attorneys to successive 120-day terms of office unless the nominee is someone to whom the Senate has refused to give advice and consent by a vote either in committee or on the floor.

The Independent UK

New Jersey Little Leaguer cleared to play after being suspended for 'unsportsmanlike' bat flip

The 12-year-old Little Leaguer who faced suspension from his team’s first state tournament game for flipping his bat after hitting a game-winning home run will be allowed to play Thursday night

The Independent UK

Trump fights to save Alina Habba in latest showdown with the courts

IN FOCUS: New Jersey judges picked their own nominee to replace Trump’s personal attorney as the state’s top prosecutor. Then Pam Bondi fired her, sparking the most direct attack on the judiciary yet, Alex Woodward reports

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Who is Desiree Leigh Grace: Alina Habba's Replacement Fired Only Hours After Appointment for Being a 'Rogue Judge'

Desiree Leigh Grace was terminated by the DOJ just hours after being chosen as the replacement for New Jersey's Interim US Atty. Alina Habba. Here's why.

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The Guardian - US

Judges end Trump pick Alina Habba’s tenure as New Jersey’s top prosecutor

Justice department retaliates by removing career prosecutor named as Habba’s replacement

Al Jazeera

Judges reject Trump lawyer Alina Habba’s bid to serve as federal prosecutor

The Trump administration quickly acted to remove Habba’s replacement following a decision not to extend her term.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump deflects questions about Epstein files and revives old grievances

President Donald Trump has deflected questions over the Justice Department’s decision to interview Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of helping the financier sexually abuse underage girls and is now serving a lengthy prison sentence

The Independent UK

‘Politically motivated’ Alina Habba being pushed out by NJ judges who take rare step to appoint own candidate for top prosecutor

Trump, whose administration wields unprecedented influence over the Justice Department, could still act to preserve his pick

International Business Times UK

Why Do People Hate Alina Habba? Quick Facts On Her Nationality, Washington Salary And Why She May Be Out Of Job Soon

Alina Habba faces removal as US Attorney as criticism mounts over Trump ties, lack of experience, controversial remarks, and blocked Senate confirmation.

Latin Times

Epstein-esia: Trump Officials Suddenly Change Tune on Existence of Infamous Client List

From Pam Bondi and Kash Patel to the president himself, several Trump officials are now backtracking on earlier claims that a Jeffrey Epstein client list existed and would implicate numerous powerful figures.

The Independent UK

Fox News’ Peter Doocy corners Karoline Leavitt on Pam Bondi’s broken Epstein ‘client list’ promise

‘So what happened to the Epstein client list that the attorney general said she had on her desk?’ Peter Doocy wondered during Monday’s press briefing.

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