Alina Habba Resigns as Federal Prosecutor Following Court Ruling on Unlawful Appointment

Dec 09, 2025 05:06 am CST

Former Trump attorney Alina Habba has resigned as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor following an appeals court ruling that declared her appointment unlawful. Despite her resignation, Habba will remain with the Justice Department as a senior adviser to Attorney General Pam Bondi while the administration continues to appeal the court's decision.