WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (AP) — A decide dominated Thursday that President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Alina Habba, has been unlawfully serving because the the highest federal prosecutor in New Jersey.
“I conclude that she is not statutorily eligible to perform the functions and duties of the office of the United States Attorney and has therefore unlawfully held the role since July 24, 2025,” U.S. District Decide Matthew Brann wrote.
Brann mentioned he’s placing his order on maintain pending an enchantment.
Brann’s determination is available in response to a submitting on behalf of two New Jersey defendants who confronted a trial on federal drug-trafficking fees. Their legal professional sought to dam the costs in opposition to his shoppers, arguing that Habba didn’t have the authority to prosecute the case after her 120-day time period as interim U.S. legal professional expired in July.
Initially Printed: August 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM EDT
