“Faced with the question of whether Ms. Habba is lawfully performing the functions and duties of the office of the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, I conclude that she is not,” ...

Top Donald Trump ally Alina Habba is serving as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey illegally, a federal judge ruled on Thursday.

“The Executive branch has perpetuated Alina Habba’s appointment to act as the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey through a novel series of legal and personnel moves,” Brann wrote.