Judge rules Alina Habba, DOJ officials served unlawfully in New Jersey
A federal judge has ruled that top Justice Department officials running the US Attorney's Office in New Jersey are serving unlawfully, triggering a major legal and political controversy. The decision raises serious questions about the authority behind federal prosecutions in the state and whether cases overseen by the current leadership could face challenges.
The ruling follows months of turmoil surrounding the office, including the earlier removal of Alina Habba, a former lawyer to Donald Trump, whose appointment as the state's top federal prosecutor was previously blocked by the courts. Now, the judge has criticised the Justice Department's attempt to keep the office running without following the proper constitutional appointment process.
In this video, we break down what the judge said, why the appointments were ruled unlawful, and what this could mean for federal cases in New Jersey moving forward.
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