A major showdown erupted in New Jersey after federal judges refused to extend the term of Alina Habba, a Trump ally and former defense lawyer, as the state's top federal prosecutor.
The judges instead appointed Desiree Leigh Grace, but the Department of Justice, led by Attorney General Pam Bondi, swiftly fired Grace, defying the court's decision. This unprecedented move has escalated tensions between the Trump administration and the judiciary, raising concerns about the politicization of the Justice Department and the undermining of judicial authority. New Jersey's Democratic senators and legal experts have condemned the DOJ's actions, warning of a potential legitimacy crisis.
The dispute highlights deep divisions over the independence of federal law enforcement and the balance of power between the executive and judicial branches.
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