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Yes, Alina Habba was a temporary U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. Her 120-day term, initially appointed by the president, was expiring, and she was not selected to remain in the position permanently. Federal judges in the district ultimately chose Desiree Grace, her second-in-command, to replace her, according to the New Jersey Monitor.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
- 120-day appointment:
Habba's initial appointment as acting U.S. Attorney was for 120 days.
- Judges' role:
Federal law dictates that if a presidential nominee for U.S. Attorney is not confirmed by the Senate after 120 days, the judges in the relevant district can choose a replacement.
- Judges' decision:
In this case, the judges in New Jersey's U.S. District Court opted to replace Habba with Desiree Grace.
- Trump administration response:
The Trump administration initially indicated Grace had been "removed," but she stated she intended to begin her term.
- Habba's background:
Habba had no prior experience as a prosecutor before being appointed to the interim position.