Federal Appeals Court Invalidates Trump's Appointment of Former Personal Lawyer as New Jersey Prosecutor

Dec 02, 2025 05:42 am CST

A US appeals court unanimously ruled that Alina Habba, President Trump's former personal attorney, was unlawfully appointed as US Attorney for New Jersey without Senate confirmation. This marks the second recent court decision finding Trump's prosecutor appointments violated federal law, raising concerns about the administration's approach to filling key Justice Department positions.