A dramatic power struggle erupted in New Jersey after federal judges voted to replace Alina Habba, a former Trump lawyer, as the state’s interim U.S. Attorney.
The judges appointed Desiree Leigh Grace as her successor, but the Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, immediately fired Grace, escalating tensions between the judiciary and the executive branch. The Trump administration’s efforts to keep Habba in place, despite judicial opposition, have drawn criticism from Democratic senators and raised concerns about the politicization of the Justice Department. This rare clash highlights deep divisions over judicial independence and executive authority.
The situation remains unresolved, leaving the leadership of New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor’s office in limbo.
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