Alina Habba

Alina Habba is a lawyer who previously served as personal counsel to Donald Trump. She is newsworthy due to a recent controversy surrounding her appointment and subsequent resignation as acting United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey. The Trump administration appointed Habba to this role, but her nomination was rejected by a district court. Despite this, she was installed in the position. A US appeals court has now ruled that Habba was unlawfully serving as the top federal prosecutor for New Jersey, siding with the lower court's original decision. This ruling potentially affects numerous criminal cases in the state. Following the appeals court decision, Habba resigned from her position. Her appointment and the legal challenges surrounding it highlight concerns about the qualifications and process for selecting US Attorneys.