New Jersey's top prosecutor leaves her post following appeals court rules against her service.
The ex-lawyer for the former president has left her position as the chief federal prosecutor in the state. This decision was prompted by a court battle that questioned her legal standing to serve.
Official Departure
The nation's top law enforcement official, Pam Bondi, announced her stepping down on the start of the week. She commented that the court's "flawed" ruling made it unworkable for the official to lead the department effectively.
"Let no one confuse adherence to the ruling as defeat," Habba stated. "My fight will now stretch across the country."
Judicial Challenge
Habba's exit comes a week after a US appeals court determined that she had been unlawfully serving as US attorney. This ruling is could influence scores of prosecutions in the Garden State.
The judicial panel ruled that a interim role that skirted Senate approval ran afoul of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act.
Future Role and Reaction
The Attorney General added that she will continue working within the Department of Justice as a top consultant. Habba plans to challenge the decision of the court's action, in the hope of achieving a overturned decision.
In a statement, Bondi contended that the court "should not be able to countermand the appointment of lawyers tasked with executing the executive branch's core responsibility of criminal prosecution."
Accomplishments Cited
The attorney general praised Habba's record and pointed out that under her leadership, the city of Newark saw a significant drop in offenses. Additionally that the Camden experienced its initial homicide-free summer since 1974 with no murders.
Connection to Donald Trump
Habba, was initially recruited to Trump's personal legal team in 2021. She later represented the former president in his business records case in 2024, when he was guilty verdict on dozens of charges of document fraud.
Before Habba took on the role of US Attorney, Donald Trump had stated he was appointing her as his presidential counsellor if re-elected, describing her as deeply loyal and a "tireless advocate for justice".