Firing of Alina Habba
- US Attorney General Pam Bondi fired Alina Habba’s replacement quickly.
- A group of federal judges voted not to extend Habba’s term.
- Alina Habba's term as interim US Attorney ends Friday at 11:59 pm.
Pressure Campaign
- Democrat Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries pushed for Habba's removal.
- Jeffries urged judges, appointed by Obama and Biden, to oust Habba due to her indictment decision involving Rep. LaMonica McIver.
Judges' Decision
- Judges voted to remove Habba after the pressure campaign.
- Judge Renée Marie Bumb signed the order appointing Desiree Leigh Grace as the new interim US Attorney.
Immediate Action by Bondi
- Bondi fired Desiree Leigh Grace later that afternoon.
- Bondi praised Habba’s work and criticized the judges for their decision.
- She expressed that the Justice Department does not accept "rogue judges" threatening presidential powers.
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