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The ex-lawyer for the former president has stepped down as the US Attorney for New Jersey. This comes after a court battle that questioned her right to hold the office.

Acceptance of Resignation

US Attorney General, the Attorney General, confirmed the prosecutor's departure on Monday. Bondi stated that the appeals court finding made it "untenable" for the official to perform her duties.

"But do not mistake adherence to the ruling as defeat," Habba stated. "This battle will now extend throughout the country."

Judicial Challenge

Habba's exit was triggered by a US appeals court determined that she had been serving in violation of the law as the top prosecutor. This ruling is could influence many prosecutions in the state.

The appellate judges declared that a interim role that skirted Senate approval violated the statute on vacant positions.

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. They intend to seek further review of the ruling, in the hope of achieving a reversal.

Writing online, she wrote that judges "must not countermand the appointment of prosecutors entrusted with carrying out the primary duty of the administration of prosecuting crime."

Performance in Office

Bondi highlighted Habba's record and pointed out that while she was in charge, the Newark saw a significant drop in offenses. It was also reported that the city of Camden experienced its first summer in 50 years without a homicide.

Legal Career

The 41-year-old attorney, first joined Trump's personal legal team in recent years. Subsequently, she represented Trump in his hush-money trial in 2024, when he was conviction on multiple felony counts of falsifying business records.

Before Habba took on the federal prosecutor position, the former president had announced he was naming her as his White House advisor if re-elected, labeling Habba as "unwavering in her loyalty" and a dedicated fighter for justice.