"She cited a decision from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, which found that her enduring work as interim US attorney despite a lower court order ending her appointment violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. As a result of the Third Circuit's ruling, and to protect the stability and integrity of the office which I love, I have decided to step down in my role as the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Habba wrote."
"Her departure is the latest setback for the administration of President Donald Trump, which has clashed with the judicial branch of government as it seeks to expand executive power. But even as Habba announced her departure, the Trump administration warned it would continue its efforts to overturn the court's ruling. In a statement, Attorney General Pam Bondi hinted that Habba could still be restored to the high-level post, even as she accepted the prosecutor's resignation."
Alina Habba resigned as acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey following a Third Circuit ruling that disqualified her from the role. The court found that her continued service as interim U.S. attorney despite a lower court order ending her appointment violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. Habba confirmed her resignation on social media and said she stepped down to protect the office's stability and integrity while asserting that compliance is not surrender. The Department of Justice, with Attorney General Pam Bondi, plans to seek further review and may attempt to restore Habba if the decision is reversed. The appointment controversy stems from recent presidential nominations of close associates to Justice Department roles.
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