A rare and dramatic conflict has erupted in New Jersey over the appointment of the state's top federal prosecutor.
Federal judges declined to extend the interim term of Alina Habba, a former Trump lawyer and acting U.S. attorney, instead appointing Desiree Grace as her replacement. In response, the Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, swiftly fired Grace, escalating tensions between the judiciary and the executive branch. The episode highlights deep divisions over political appointments and the independence of the Justice Department.
The situation remains fluid, with both sides accusing each other of politicizing the process.
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