US Court Removes Trump Ally as New Jersey Federal Prosecutor

A U.S. appeals court removed Alina Habba from her post as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor on Monday. The court ruled her appointment was unlawful. A three-judge panel from the Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals made the unanimous decision. It disqualifies Habba, a former personal lawyer to President Donald Trump, from supervising any cases. The ruling is a significant setback for the Trump administration. Officials have been trying to install loyalists to lead key U.S. Attorney’s offices across the country. The court found the process used to appoint Habba violated legal statutes. This prevents her from continuing to serve in the role.