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Alina Habba has stepped down as the US Attorney for New Jersey. This decision was prompted by a legal ruling that invalidated her eligibility to hold the office.

Attorney General's Statement

US Attorney General, Pam Bondi, confirmed Habba's resignation on Monday. Bondi stated that the judicial decision made it impossible for the official to lead the department effectively.

"But do not mistake compliance for surrender," Habba stated. "The effort will now stretch across the country."

Legal Background

Habba's exit follows closely on a US appeals court ruled that she had been serving in violation of the law as the top prosecutor. This ruling is could influence numerous prosecutions in the state.

The court said that a acting appointment that skirted the advice and consent of the Senate violated the federal law governing appointments.

Next Steps and Responses

It was also stated that the former prosecutor will stay on at the Department of Justice as a high-level advisor. Habba plans to seek further review of the disqualification, aiming for a different outcome.

Writing online, she contended that the court "must not countermand the appointment of lawyers responsible for carrying out the primary duty of the administration of prosecuting crime."

Accomplishments Cited

Bondi praised Habba's record and pointed out that while she was in charge, the Newark saw a significant drop in criminal activity. She also stated that the city of Camden recorded its first summer in 50 years free from homicides.

Legal Career

The 41-year-old attorney, originally became part of Trump's personal legal team in recent years. She later acted for Trump in his New York criminal case in 2024, which resulted in his guilty verdict on dozens of charges of falsifying business records.

Before her appointment to the top New Jersey post, the former president had stated he was selecting her as his senior adviser during his second administration, calling the lawyer as deeply loyal and a "tireless advocate for justice".