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Ridgewood NJ, a new battle between the judiciary and the Trump administration is unfolding in New Jersey after a panel of U.S. judges voted to reject President Donald Trump’s interim pick for the state’s top federal prosecutor, Alina Habba.
Habba, who previously served as Trump’s personal attorney in several high-profile civil cases, was tapped for the role in March despite having no prior experience as a criminal prosecutor. Her 120-day interim appointment was awaiting Senate confirmation—but the judges’ decision has thrown the process into chaos.
⚖️ Judges Block Habba, Attempt to Install New Leadership
In a rare move, and in what critics call an effort to preserve New Jersey’s culture of corruption a judicial panel declined to permanently appoint Habba, setting up Desiree Grace, the First Assistant U.S. Attorney in New Jersey, to assume the top role. Grace, a veteran with nearly nine years in the New Jersey office, was slated to lead the office until the Trump administration abruptly intervened.
🚨 DOJ Pushes Back, Removes Grace from Office
In an extraordinary escalation, Attorney General Pam Bondi fired back at the judiciary’s decision, announcing that Grace had been “removed” from her position almost immediately after the judges’ vote.
“This Department of Justice does not tolerate rogue judges—especially when they threaten the President’s core Article II powers,” Bondi posted on X (formerly Twitter) on July 22.
The Department of Justice has not clarified whether Grace’s removal is final—or who is currently leading the U.S. Attorney’s Office in New Jersey.
🔍 Why Alina Habba’s Appointment Sparked Controversy
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No prosecutorial background – Until March, Habba had never worked as a prosecutor.
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Strong political ties – Habba was best known for defending Trump in numerous civil lawsuits while he was out of office.
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Aggressive legal actions – During her brief interim tenure, Habba’s office filed criminal charges against several Democratic officials, including Rep. LaMonica McIver and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
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Procedural violations – Habba’s office failed to follow Justice Department rules requiring approval from the Public Integrity Section before charging a member of Congress.
McIver, who pleaded not guilty, was charged with assaulting and impeding law enforcement after attempting to visit an immigration detention center. Charges against Mayor Baraka were later dropped, prompting harsh criticism from a federal magistrate judge over Habba’s handling of the case.
📈 What Happens Next?
With the Senate yet to vote on Trump’s formal nomination of Habba, New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor role remains in limbo.
This unprecedented power struggle highlights growing tensions between the judiciary and the Trump administration, raising questions about the limits of presidential authority over federal prosecutors.
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Read article II section 2 of the constitution
Enough of this bullshit from corrupt NJ officials
most of the judges are Democrat appointees.
nuff said
I’m generally a Trump fan, but Alina Habba is not someone I would choose as U.S. Attorney.
Find somebody that could root out political corruption which is rampant in NJ.
May be someone that will look into Joseph Sanzari employing a NJ Senator.
then she would not have been fired
Again federal judges are trying to rule the country. You liberal jack asses under President Trump it will not happen!
I voted 3 times for trump and against the democratic machine over the last decade or so. Ive seen what this party has become….the party of choas – open borders, world wars, crt, dei, and drag queen story time. These democrats never cared about your wellbeing and you are being led to your demise democrats.
It didnt take covid or george floydd to wake me up. I was already wide awake. Your not going to get me to bow down to a regime or go along with some fake movement. You cant gas light me or pander me, my eyes wide open staring at the world thru my rear view.
Once you get an understanding of the levels and the rules to the game, then the world aint no trick no more, the world is a game to be played.