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The former personal attorney for Donald Trump has resigned as the US Attorney for New Jersey. This decision was prompted by a legal ruling that invalidated her legal standing to hold the office.

Official Departure

The head of the Justice Department, the Attorney General, announced her stepping down on Monday. She commented that the appeals court finding made it impossible for Habba to effectively run her office.

"Do not interpret compliance for surrender," Habba stated. "This battle will now stretch across America."

Legal Background

The departure follows closely on a US appeals court ruled that she had been unlawfully serving as the federal prosecutor. This judgment is expected to impact many prosecutions in the Garden State.

The appellate judges declared that a interim role that did not receive Senate approval breached the Federal Vacancies Reform Act.

Next Steps and Responses

It was also stated that she will continue working within the DOJ as a high-level advisor. She will pursue additional appeals of the disqualification, aiming for a overturned decision.

On a social media platform, she argued that judges "should not be able to countermand the appointment of attorneys tasked with carrying out the fundamental role of the presidency of enforcing the law."

Performance in Office

The attorney general praised her tenure and pointed out that under her leadership, the Newark saw a 20% reduction in criminal activity. Additionally that the city of Camden experienced its first summer in 50 years free from homicides.

Background and Previous Role

Habba, 41, was initially recruited to Trump's personal legal team in recent years. She went on to represented Trump in his hush-money trial in 2024, leading to his conviction on multiple felony counts of falsifying business records.

Before Habba took on the role of US Attorney, Trump had stated he was selecting her as his presidential counsellor if re-elected, labeling her as a steadfast ally and a dedicated fighter for justice.