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The former personal attorney for Donald Trump has left her position as the chief federal prosecutor in the state. This comes after a judicial decision that questioned her legal standing to occupy the role.

Official Departure

The head of the Justice Department, Pam Bondi, confirmed her stepping down on Monday. In a statement that the appeals court finding made it impossible for her to effectively run her office.

"Let no one confuse adherence to the ruling as defeat," she declared. "My fight will now reach across the nation."

Court Ruling

Her resignation was triggered by a judicial panel determined that she had been unlawfully serving as the federal prosecutor. This decision is likely to affect many legal proceedings in the Garden State.

The court said that a acting appointment that skirted confirmation by the US Senate ran afoul of the federal law governing appointments.

Ongoing Legal Battle

It was also stated that Habba will stay on at the justice department as a top consultant. She will challenge the decision of the ruling, with hopes of a reversal.

In a statement, the Attorney General argued that the court "must not second-guess the executive's selection of lawyers entrusted with performing the executive branch's core responsibility of enforcing the law."

Performance in Office

She highlighted her tenure and said that under her leadership, the Newark saw a one-fifth decrease in crime. She also stated that the southern city of Camden had its first summer in 50 years free from homicides.

Background and Previous Role

Habba, originally became part of the former president's legal defense in recent years. Subsequently, she represented Trump in his business records case in 2024, when he was conviction on 34 counts of document fraud.

Prior to her appointment to the top New Jersey post, Trump had revealed he was selecting her as his presidential counsellor in a potential future term, labeling her as "unwavering in her loyalty" and a dedicated fighter for justice.