A US appeals court has ruled that Alina Habba’s appointment as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey was unlawful and must be overturned. The decision comes after a series of maneuvers by the Trump administration to keep her in power despite opposition from lawmakers. A three-judge panel found that the government’s tactics violated laws governing vacancies at the top of federal agencies, dealing a blow to President Trump and his allies. The ruling also paves the way for possible Supreme Court action on similar cases involving other US attorneys appointed by Trump.
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/nyregion/alina-habba-unlawful.html