In a significant development within the judicial landscape of New Jersey, district court judges recently voted against appointing interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba to a permanent position.
This decision triggered a swift response from Attorney General Pam Bondi, who initiated the process to remove prosecutor Desiree Grace, the judges' choice to succeed Habba. The move came just as Habba's 120-day term was nearing its conclusion.
"This Department of Justice does not tolerate rogue judges especially when they threaten the Presidents core Article II powers," Bondi asserted via social media, highlighting the judges' political motivations in replacing Habba with the First Assistant. The decision to oust Habba was further supported by prominent Democrats, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who criticized her as a "woefully unqualified political hack who must go."
According to RedState, the Justice Department has since intervened, allowing Alina Habba to continue her role as the acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. This decision was announced on Thursday, just before her interim term was set to expire. The Justice Department's spokesperson confirmed that the White House had retracted Habba's nomination for a permanent position, thereby enabling her to serve as acting U.S. Attorney.
In a statement on social media, Habba expressed her determination to uphold justice, stating, "Donald J. Trump is the 47th President. Pam Bondi is the Attorney General. And I am now the Acting United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey. I dont cower to pressure. I dont answer to politics. This is a fight for justice. And Im all in."
As reported by the Times, this decision grants Habba the authority to lead the New Jersey office for a minimum of 210 days. This development underscores the ongoing tension between the judiciary and the executive branch, as well as the broader political dynamics at play.
The Justice Department's move to retain Habba reflects a commitment to maintaining a conservative approach to law enforcement and governance, emphasizing the importance of upholding the President's constitutional powers.
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