A rare and dramatic showdown unfolded in New Jersey as federal judges voted to remove Alina Habba, a former Trump lawyer, from her post as interim U.S. attorney.
Despite strong backing from the Trump administration and law enforcement allies, Habba's controversial tenure ended when judges declined to extend her term, citing concerns over her appointment and performance. The judges quickly named Desiree Leigh Grace as her replacement, but the Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, fired Grace within hours, escalating tensions between the judiciary and the executive branch. This unprecedented back-and-forth highlights deep divisions over judicial independence and political influence in federal prosecutor appointments.
The situation leaves New Jersey's top federal prosecutor role in limbo and underscores the ongoing battle between Trump allies and the judiciary.
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