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Trump's Ex-Lawyer Ruled Unlawfully Appointed New Jersey Prosecutor

12/3/2025

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Alina Habba, the former personal lawyer to U.S. President Donald Trump, was ruled unlawfully appointed as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey.
The unanimous ruling follows a prior decision by U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann and critiques the administration's attempts to bypass Senate confirmation for U.S. Attorneys.
The decision may affect many federal cases and force the Justice Department to appoint a properly appointed prosecutor.

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Alina Habba, the former personal lawyer to U.S. President Donald Trump, was ruled unlawfully appointed as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey.
The unanimous ruling follows a prior decision by U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann and critiques the administration's attempts to bypass Senate confirmation for U.S. Attorneys.
The decision may affect many federal cases and force the Justice Department to appoint a properly appointed prosecutor.