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Posted on 08/21/2025 1:43:32 PM PDT by DFG
A federal judge rejected President Donald Trump’s use of a loophole to keep Alina Habba in place as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor.
In a 77-page ruling, U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann said Thursday that Habba “is not lawfully holding the office of United States Attorney” and has been in the position without legal authority since July 1.
As a result, Habba, who had previously worked as Trump’s personal attorney, cannot participate in prosecutions by the office “as the ‘acting U.S. Attorney’” and seemingly cannot run the office the president maneuvered to keep her in charge of after her interim 120-day appointment expired. The Trump administration employed a series of maneuvers to attempt to retain Habba’s control of the office after district judges ousted her at the end of her term.
“Faced with the question of whether Ms. Habba is lawfully performing the functions and duties of the office of the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, I conclude that she is not,” he wrote.
Brann, who sits in Pennsylvania’s Middle District, was hearing challenges to Habba’s authority by defense attorneys trying to get charges against their clients thrown out by arguing the Trump administration illegally kept her on despite the expiration of a 120-day interim tenure. Those challenges came amid days of confusion over who is leading the office because of complex and contested rules over filling vacancies.
The judge declined to throw out the charges against the defendants, but said anyone who prosecutes them “under the supervision or authority of Ms. Habba” would be subject to disqualification.
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Bastards in black robes!
Why is her position in New Jersey being reviewed in Pennsylvania?
Is she waiting for confirmation while “our side” prevents Trump from making recess appointments?
Why is her position in New Jersey being reviewed in Pennsylvania?
“Sleeper Cell” as an individual...
Something sinister is going on in NJ
Yet another judicial stool crapped out of Obama’s “birth canal”.
something sinister is always going on in New Jersey...thus the importance of getting Alina booted from this position
It would be a shame if U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann was doxxed, SWAT Raided, or locked up in the J6 prison for XX years awaiting trial while being beaten/tortured every day. If it happened it would not give me the sads.
😂😂😂😂. Ok! Fidiots!
That was my first question. I looked the Judge up. He was appointed by Obama, but is a Republican. What kind of Republican is another story.
Only leftists do that kind of garbage.
Grassley would need to overrule blue slips.
What Is the Blue Slip?
The blue slip process is a Senate tradition that gives home-state senators a say in the confirmation of federal judges and U.S. attorneys nominated to serve in their state. When a nomination is made, the Senate Judiciary Committee sends a blue-colored form—called a “blue slip”—to the nominee’s home-state senators, who can approve or oppose the nominee by returning or withholding the form. While not legally binding, this practice has often allowed a single senator to effectively block a nomination.
The process is rooted in senatorial courtesy and is meant to ensure local input in federal appointments. However, it has become a source of controversy, especially when used for partisan obstruction. How strictly it’s enforced depends on the chair of the Judiciary Committee. Critics argue the blue slip process is outdated and undemocratic, enabling political gridlock. Supporters maintain it’s an important check that respects states’ representation in the federal appointment process.
https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/114938820270436889
That is because they have gotten a bloody nose from their own tactics.
she can work unlawfully for me any day
If she ends up in legal trouble will someone here offer to shelter her in a home confinement or detention agreement?
Keeping her under their watch to be sure she stays out of further trouble elsewhere.
The guys here are just so nice.
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