DOJ Dismisses Interim U. S. Attorney Successor
- The DOJ dismissed the individual set to replace Alina Habba as the interim U. S. Attorney for New Jersey.
- The dismissal occurred shortly after federal district court judges chose Habba's chief deputy, Desiree Grace, for the role.
Praise for Alina Habba
- Attorney General Pam Bondi praised Habba for her efforts in improving public safety in New Jersey.
- Bondi noted that political motivations from certain judges prevented Habba from continuing in her position.
DOJ's Stance on Judicial Actions
- Bondi stated that the DOJ will not allow "rogue judges" to act without accountability, particularly against the President's constitutional authority under Article II.
Judges' Vote and Desiree Grace's Appointment
- Judges voted to replace Habba with Desiree Grace after her 120-day interim tenure ended.
- Grace is a Republican and has been a federal prosecutor since 2016, previously serving as the chief of the criminal division.
Political Reactions to the Judges' Decision
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche criticized the judges' decision as politically motivated.
- He accused them of removing Habba, Trump's nominee, and claimed the deputy's appointment was coordinated politically.
Background on Alina Habba
- Habba was named to the interim U. S. Attorney position in March by President Trump after the prior officeholder was nominated for an ambassador position.
- Trump recently nominated Habba for a full four-year term but faced opposition from New Jersey's Democratic Senators.
Possibility of Senate Action
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune could advance Habba’s nomination for Senate confirmation.
- Question posed: Will he?
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