Appeals court upholds ruling disqualifying Alina Habba from role as N.J.'s top prosecutor
NBC News·2025-12-01 23:47

A blow to the Trump administration today after an appeals court upheld a ruling that disqualifies one of his appointees. And you'll recall that Alina Haba used to be one of President Trump's personal lawyers. He made her the acting US attorney for New Jersey despite her having no prior experience as a criminal prosecutor.The Court of Appeals has now ruled that the quote citizens of New Jersey and employees of the US Attorney's Office deserve clarity and stability. It all came to a head after a New Jersey ma ...