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Federal Court Reviews Controversial U.S. Attorney Appointment

10/20/2025

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A federal appeals court will hear arguments about Alina Habba's appointment as U.S. attorney for New Jersey.
Critics, including former U.S. attorneys from both parties, call the appointment improper.
Habba, lacking prosecutorial experience, faced backlash after charging Newark's Mayor Ras Baraka and Rep. LaMonica McIver.
A judge rebuked her for inadequate investigation in that case, illustrating concerns about political influence arising from the DOJ's use of acting prosecutors.

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Story summary

A federal appeals court will hear arguments about Alina Habba's appointment as U.S. attorney for New Jersey.
Critics, including former U.S. attorneys from both parties, call the appointment improper.
Habba, lacking prosecutorial experience, faced backlash after charging Newark's Mayor Ras Baraka and Rep. LaMonica McIver.
A judge rebuked her for inadequate investigation in that case, illustrating concerns about political influence arising from the DOJ's use of acting prosecutors.