Appeals court upholds disqualification of Alina Habba as US attorney for New Jersey
A federal appeals court disqualified Alina Habba from serving as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, finding the appointment violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act.
A contested interim-appointment strategy is installing unconfirmable US Attorneys, prompting legal challenges and risking continuity of high-profile indictments.
Judge Calls Out Trump Appointee For Cosplaying As Federal Prosecutor - Above the Law
A Trump-appointed interim U.S. Attorney, Sigal Chattah, unlawfully exceeded the 120-day limit, and a judge rejected the administration's attempted FVRA workaround.
