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Alina Habba Is Named Acting U.S. Attorney in New Jersey

Ms. Habba’s tenure as interim U.S. attorney was slated to end this week, but the Trump administration’s appointment will allow her to remain the top law enforcement official in the state.

With Alina Habba's time as acting U.S. attorney in N.J. almost up, a test of the limits of presidential power is playing out

Alina Habba's 120-day term ends Friday. Tuesday, a group of federal judges in New Jersey voted not to extend Habba's interim appointment as U.S. attorney, and to replace her with her deputy Desiree Grace.

The Alina Habba Saga Explained: How Trump May Get Her Back In Power—But Not As U.S. Attorney

The Trump administration could try to use a workaround to keep Habba effectively in the U.S. Attorney role—but that could present legal challenges.

Now named NJ's acting U.S. attorney, Alina Habba says she doesn't 'cower to pressure'

New Jersey's U.S. District Court judges opted to appoint someone else, but a Justice Department maneuver has kept Alina Habba in the post.

Trump yanks Habba's nomination for U.S. attorney, enabling her to serve in acting capacity

The federal district court in New Jersey appointed Alina Habba's deputy, Desiree Leigh Grace, to serve as U.S. attorney.
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