Power Struggle: The Legal Battle Over New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney Position

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In a move highlighting the ongoing tension between the Trump administration and federal courts, Alina Habba, former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, announced her intention to remain in her role as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey. This decision came despite a judicial ruling earlier this week that did not extend her appointment.

The Justice Department has employed several procedural strategies to override the U.S. District Court’s decision. Instead of extending Habba’s tenure, Desiree Grace was named as her successor. However, Attorney General Pam Bondi immediately dismissed Grace, accusing judges of political bias against Trump.

Legal scholars note that the administration’s actions reflect a broader pattern of conflict with judicial checks on presidential power. While Habba has pursued criminal cases against Democrats, critics argue she uses her position to politically benefit Republicans. The situation underscores ongoing legal and political disputes over authority and governance.

In a unique start to his ruling against President Donald Trump’s administration on September 30, U.S. District Court Judge William Young included a scanned handwritten note sent to his office. The note read: “Trump has pardons and tanks – what do you have?” At the top of Young’s opinion in AAUP v. Rubio, which ruled that Trump’s effort to deport foreign-born student protesters was unconstitutional.

October 8, 2025

(With inputs from agencies.)

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What action did the Justice Department take in response to the judicial ruling that did not extend Alina Habba’s appointment as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey?

A. They extended her appointment. B. They named Desiree Grace as her successor. C. They ignored the ruling and did nothing. D. They asked Habba to resign voluntarily.

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