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Appeals Court Reviews Trump's Lawyer's Legal Standing

10/23/2025

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A federal appeals court is reviewing whether Alina Habba, personal lawyer to U.S. President Donald Trump, unlawfully serves as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
A ruling against Habba could affect Trump's appointments, including Lindsey Halligan in Virginia.
Halligan has pursued cases against James Comey and Letitia James.
Nicolle Wallace criticized Trump's push to undermine the rule of law, saying Halligan could face consequences for discussing information outside Justice Department.

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A federal appeals court is reviewing whether Alina Habba, personal lawyer to U.S. President Donald Trump, unlawfully serves as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
A ruling against Habba could affect Trump's appointments, including Lindsey Halligan in Virginia.
Halligan has pursued cases against James Comey and Letitia James.
Nicolle Wallace criticized Trump's push to undermine the rule of law, saying Halligan could face consequences for discussing information outside Justice Department.