Trump Administration Defies Judges, Keeps Alina Habba as Acting NJ Federal Prosecutor
Trump Administration Defies Judges, Keeps Alina Habba as Acting NJ Federal Prosecutor In a contentious move, President Donald Trump’s administration has ensured Alina Habba remains the top federal prosecutor for New Jersey, overriding a panel of judges who had sought to replace her. The decision solidifies the administration’s preference for loyalists in key Justice Department roles. Habba, whose term as interim U.S. Attorney was set to expire, saw her nomination to the permanent role withdrawn by President Trump on Thursday….