Judge Again Finds NJ US Attorney Leadership Unlawfully Appointed
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A federal judge ruled that the District of New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s Office leadership—divided among three appointees after Alina Habba’s disqualification—was unlawfully appointed and exceeded the Attorney General’s authority, potentially affecting pending cases; this marks the second such ruling in under a year and reflects broader challenges to interim U.S. attorneys nationwide.
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- Trio named to replace Alina Habba as U.S. attorney is also serving illegally, judge says The Washington Post
- Judge rejects NJ US Attorney 'triumvirate’ in latest blow to Trump prosecutors Politico
- Judge disqualifies trio of lawyers tapped to lead New Jersey’s federal prosecutor’s office AP News
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