Judges Decline to Keep Alina Habba as New Jersey’s Top Prosecutor, Drawing DOJ Pushback

Habba leveled multiple legal actions against Democratic officials, including charges against a lawmaker after a scuffle outside an immigrant detention center.

Alina Habba speaks after being sworn in as interim U.S. attorney general for New Jersey, in the Oval Office of the White House on March 28, 2025. Pool via AP

Alina Habba, who served as President Donald Trump’s defense lawyer, saw her 120-day interim term as the U.S. attorney for New Jersey end on July 22, according to a court filing that was disputed by a top Department of Justice (DOJ) official.

Chief Judge for the District of New Jersey Renee Marie Bumb said in an order that first Assistant U.S. Attorney Desiree Leigh Grace has been named as Habba’s successor. No other details were given.