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The latest effort to toss Alina Habba draws on an unusual source: Aileen Cannon

The defendant, Julien Giraud Jr., argues that the Trump appointee’s bombshell ruling last summer dismissing a federal ...

DOJ proclaims Alina Habba situation is 'nothing like' special counsel Jack Smith appointment that Judge Cannon smacked down

The DOJ insisted that the situation in no way resembles special counsel Jack Smith's appointment, which Judge Aileen Cannon ...

Has Trump’s naming of Alina Habba created a crisis in the federal courts?

Justice Department officials defended the appointment of the Acting U.S. Attorney, as questions lead to a standstill in ...

Alina Habba’s future as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor faces legal test

President Donald Trump’s effort to keep Alina Habba in charge of the U.S. attorney’s office in New Jersey is facing a legal challenge that could influence his ability to extend terms for some of his ...

DOJ fires newly appointed US attorney in NJ after judges vote against keeping Alina Habba in role

The Department of Justice quickly fired the newly named US attorney in New Jersey on Tuesday after federal judges in the ...

Trump administration clears way to keep Alina Habba as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — President Donald Trump has moved to keep his former defense attorney Alina Habba on the job as the top ...

Alina Habba, named acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, faces ethics scrutiny

In a span of eight days, Alina Habba was accused of violating the Hatch Act; removed as interim U.S. attorney by district ...

Still waiting for an answer on Habba

We’re still waiting to find out whether Alina Habba was properly installed as acting U.S. attorney.