Appeals Court: Alina Habba Unlawfully Served as US Attorney for New Jersey
The 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Alina Habba, former personal attorney to President Trump, unlawfully served as US attorney for New Jersey, potentially impacting similar appointments. The court determined the Trump administration circumvented the Senate confirmation process, rendering Habba’s appointment illegal. This decision could have repercussions in other jurisdictions without Senate-confirmed US attorneys, and it builds upon a district court decision that threw out indictments in Virginia. The Justice Department could appeal the ruling, while criminal cases in the affected districts continue with some trials or sentencings being postponed.
John Q. Hosedrinker