Alina Habba Resigns as U.S. Attorney Amid Legal Controversy

Alina Habba, appointed as a federal prosecutor in New Jersey by Donald Trump, resigns after a court deemed her appointment unlawful. She cites maintaining office integrity as the reason while moving to become a senior adviser to Attorney General Pam Bondi. Three new leaders have been appointed.

Alina Habba, once a lawyer for Donald Trump and later appointed as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor, has stepped down. Her resignation follows a ruling from a federal appeals court deeming her appointment unlawful.

In a statement on X, Habba explained her departure as an effort to maintain the office's stability and integrity amid ongoing legal challenges.

Transitioning to a new role, she will serve as a senior adviser to Attorney General Pam Bondi, overseeing U.S. Attorneys nationwide. Meanwhile, the Justice Department appointed three new leaders for the New Jersey office.

(With inputs from agencies.)