Appeals Court Disqualifies Alina Habba as Acting NJ U.S. Attorney | Trump's Former Lawyer Blocked

Dec 1, 2025 United States United States Legal
Appeals Court Disqualifies Alina Habba as Acting NJ U.S. Attorney | Trump's Former Lawyer Blocked

An appeals court has disqualified Alina Habba, former President Trump's lawyer, from serving as acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey. The ruling prevents her from

Alina Habba Disqualified from Acting U.S. Attorney Role in New Jersey

An appeals court has delivered a significant ruling, effectively disqualifying Alina Habba from assuming the position of acting U.S. attorney in New Jersey. Habba, widely recognized for her previous work as former President Donald Trump's personal lawyer, will now be unable to take on this federal role.

While the specific grounds for the court's decision were not immediately detailed in initial reports, such disqualifications typically stem from legal or procedural objections related to eligibility or the appointment processes themselves. This judicial intervention effectively bars her from serving in the key legal office within the Garden State, marking a notable development in her professional trajectory and within the broader context of federal legal appointments.

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