Coverage dated October 19, 2025

Trump administration to defend Alina Habba’s tenure as top New Jersey prosecutor

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A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments Monday over whether President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Alina Habba, has been unlawfully serving as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey since earlier this year.

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The Hill
Trump administration to defend Alina Habba’s tenure as top New Jersey prosecutor (opens The Hill)
Published Oct 19, 2025
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A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments Monday over whether President Donald Trump's former lawyer, Alina Habba, has been unlawfully serving as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey since earlier this year.
The Hill
DOJ defends making Alina Habba New Jersey’s top prosecutor to skeptical court (opens The Hill)
Published Oct 19, 2025
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The Trump administration defends Alina Habba's appointment as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor, facing challenges and constitutional implications.
CNN
DOJ lawyer grilled by appeals court on legitimacy of Alina Habba’s role as US attorney in New Jersey (opens CNN)
Published Oct 19, 2025
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A Justice Department lawyer was peppered with questions about the appointment of Alina Habba as the US attorney for New Jersey as a federal appeals court panel weighs the validity of her appointment.

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