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Trump-Backed Prosecutor Alina Habba Steps Down After Court Rules Her Appointment Was Unlawful. Alina Habba, once a key lawyer for US President Donald Trump, has resigned as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor after an appeals court ruled she had been serving in the role illegally. The decision found that her appointment bypassed Senate confirmation and violated federal vacancy laws — a ruling that could impact numerous criminal cases in the state. US Attorney General Pam Bondi accepted her resignation, saying the court's decision made it impossible for Habba to continue effectively leading the office. Habba will remain at the Justice Department as a senior adviser while seeking further review of the ruling, insisting her departure is compliance, not defeat. Trump had placed Habba in the role after her formal nomination was rejected, using an acting appointment that the court later struck down. Despite the controversy, Bondi praised Habba's record, highlighting crime reductions in Newark and Camden during her tenure. Habba, known for defending Trump in high-profile cases, says she'll continue the fight nationwide — even as the administration clashes with long-standing rules governing how US attorneys are approved.
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