Alina Habba's 120-day interim term as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor concluded, and she was succeeded by Desiree Leigh Grace. Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb issued an order that did not clarify the reasoning behind the decision. Habba's tenure included notable cases, such as the dropped prosecution of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and an ongoing assault case against Rep. LaMonica McIver. Democratic Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim opposed Habba's appointment, utilizing senatorial courtesy, which often stalls appointments without support from home state senators.
Alina Habba, who served as President Donald Trump's defense lawyer, saw her 120-day interim term as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor end Tuesday.
Chief Judge for the District of New Jersey Renee Marie Bumb named Desiree Leigh Grace as Habba's successor, effective Tuesday.
Habba's tenure included the high-profile prosecution of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, which was eventually dropped, and the ongoing case against Rep. LaMonica McIver.
Senatorial courtesy played a role in Habba's appointment challenges, as New Jersey's Democratic senators opposed her nomination.
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