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Alina Habba has left her position as the chief federal prosecutor in the state. This comes after a judicial decision that challenged her right to hold the office.

Attorney General's Statement

US Attorney General, Pam Bondi, confirmed Habba's resignation on the start of the week. In a statement that the judicial decision made it impossible for the official to effectively run her office.

"But do not mistake compliance for surrender," Habba stated. "This battle will now stretch across America."

Legal Background

The departure comes a week after a US appeals court found that she had been unlawfully serving as the top prosecutor. This decision is expected to impact numerous criminal cases in the state.

The appellate judges declared that a temporary posting that bypassed Senate approval ran afoul of the federal law governing appointments.

Next Steps and Responses

The Attorney General added that the former prosecutor will remain at the Department of Justice as a top consultant. They intend to challenge the decision of the court's action, with hopes of a different outcome.

In a statement, she contended that judges "must not override the President's choice of lawyers entrusted with carrying out the primary duty of the administration of prosecuting crime."

Record and Legacy

The attorney general commended Habba's record and noted that during her run, the state capital of Newark saw a significant drop in crime. It was also reported that the city of Camden experienced its first summer in half a century without a homicide.

Connection to Donald Trump

The 41-year-old attorney, originally became part of Donald Trump's lawyers in recent years. She later represented the former president in his New York criminal case in 2024, leading to his conviction on multiple felony counts of document fraud.

Before Habba took on the federal prosecutor position, Trump had announced he was naming her as his senior adviser if re-elected, labeling Habba as deeply loyal and a dedicated fighter for justice.