🔗 Share this article Alina Habba steps down after court rules against her. The former personal attorney for Donald Trump has left her position as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor. This follows a judicial decision that invalidated her eligibility to serve. Official Departure The head of the Justice Department, Pam Bondi, accepted the prosecutor's departure on the start of the week. In a statement that the judicial decision made it impossible for Habba to perform her duties. "Do not interpret adherence to the ruling as defeat," Habba stated. "My fight will now reach across the country." Court Ruling Her resignation comes a week after a US appeals court determined that she had been serving in violation of the law as the federal prosecutor. This ruling is likely to affect scores of criminal cases in the state. The court declared that a temporary posting that skirted Senate approval ran afoul of the federal law governing appointments. Next Steps and Responses Bondi said that the former prosecutor will continue working within the DOJ as a senior adviser. They intend to challenge the decision of the court's action, with hopes of a overturned decision. In a statement, the Attorney General wrote that the court "should not be able to second-guess the appointment of prosecutors responsible for carrying out the fundamental role of the presidency of enforcing the law." Record and Legacy Bondi praised her tenure and pointed out that during her run, the state capital of Newark saw a one-fifth decrease in offenses. She also stated that the Camden recorded its first summer in 50 years with no murders. Background and Previous Role The 41-year-old attorney, first joined Trump's personal legal team in 2021. She later defended her client in his business records case in the previous year, which resulted in his conviction on 34 counts of document fraud. Prior to assuming the role of US Attorney, the former president had stated he was selecting her as his presidential counsellor during his second administration, calling the lawyer as a steadfast ally and a "tireless advocate for justice".