Appeals Court Blocks Trump-Backed Prosecutor in New Jersey

A major federal appeals court delivered a setback to President Donald Trump’s effort to install loyalists inside the Justice Department, disqualifying Alina Habba from serving as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor. Judges cited violations of federal vacancy laws, improper firings and title reshuffling. The decision marks the second Trump-installed prosecutor blocked in one week.Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.