A dramatic power struggle erupted in New Jersey as federal judges declined to extend the term of Alina Habba, a former Trump lawyer serving as interim U.S. Attorney.
In a rare move, the judges appointed Desiree Leigh Grace as her replacement, but the Department of Justice swiftly fired Grace just hours later. The episode highlights escalating tensions between the judiciary and the executive branch over control of top federal prosecutor appointments. Critics accuse both sides of politicizing the process, with the DOJ denouncing the judges' actions as overreach and the judges pushing back against perceived political interference.
The controversy leaves New Jersey's top federal prosecutor position in turmoil and underscores broader national debates over judicial independence and executive authority.
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