The ex-lawyer for the former president has stepped down as the US Attorney for New Jersey. This follows a judicial decision that invalidated her right to hold the office.
The head of the Justice Department, Pam Bondi, announced Habba's resignation on the start of the week. Bondi stated that the appeals court finding made it "untenable" for the official to perform her duties.
"But do not mistake compliance for surrender," she wrote. "The effort will now stretch across America."
The departure was triggered by a US appeals court determined that she had been unlawfully serving as the top prosecutor. This judgment is likely to affect scores of prosecutions in the Garden State.
The judicial panel said that a acting appointment that skirted the advice and consent of the Senate violated the federal law governing appointments.
It was also stated that the former prosecutor will stay on at the justice department as a high-level advisor. They intend to challenge the decision of the ruling, with hopes of a overturned decision.
Writing online, she argued that the court "cannot be permitted to override the President's choice of lawyers entrusted with performing the fundamental role of the presidency of criminal prosecution."
The attorney general highlighted Habba's record and pointed out that under her leadership, the state capital of Newark saw a 20% reduction in criminal activity. She also stated that the Camden had its first summer in 50 years without a homicide.
The 41-year-old attorney, was initially recruited to Donald Trump's lawyers in 2021. She later defended her client in his hush-money trial in 2024, leading to his guilty verdict on dozens of charges of financial record manipulation.
Prior to Habba took on the role of US Attorney, the former president had revealed he was appointing her as his White House advisor during his second administration, describing Habba as "unwavering in her loyalty" and a relentless legal advocate.
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