A major power struggle erupted in New Jersey after federal judges voted to replace Trump-appointed U.S. Attorney Alina Habba with Desiree Leigh Grace.
In a rare move, the Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, immediately fired Grace, escalating tensions between the executive branch and the judiciary. The controversy centers on the Trump administration's efforts to keep Habba, a former Trump lawyer, in the top prosecutor role despite judicial opposition. Democratic senators and legal experts have criticized the DOJ's actions as a threat to judicial independence and the rule of law.
The standoff leaves New Jersey's top federal prosecutor position in turmoil and highlights deepening political divisions over the Justice Department's independence.
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