However, Obama-appointee Brann said Habba had no legal authority, ruling favor of defendants – two alleged drug traffickers and a man accused of committing a multi-million dollar investment fraud sch...

A judge ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Alina Habba, has been unlawfully serving as the the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey.

"Ms. Habba has exercised the functions and duties of the office of the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey without lawful authority since July 1, 2025," Judge Brann wrote in his 77-...