Alina Habba, the acting United States attorney for the District of New Jersey, has stepped down following a recent appeals court ruling that disqualified her from continuing in the role.On Monday, Habba confirmed in a social media post that she had resigned.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listShe cited a decision from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, which found that her enduring work as interim US attorney — despite a lower court order ending her appointment — violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act.“As a result of the Third Circuit’s ruling, and to protect the stability and integrity of the office which I love, I have decided to step down in my role as the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey,” Habba wrote.“But do not mistake my compliance for surrender. This decision will not weaken the Justice Department and it will not weaken me.”Her departure is the latest setback for the administration of President Donald Trump, which has clashed with the judicial branch of government as it seeks to expand executive power.But even as Habba announced her departure, the Trump administration warned it would continue its efforts to overturn the court’s ruling.In a statement, Attorney General Pam Bondi hinted that Habba could still be restored to the high-level post, even as she accepted the prosecutor’s resignation.“The Department of Justice will seek further review of this decision, and we are confident it will be reversed,” Bondi wrote.“Alina intends to return to lead the U.S. Attorney’s O …
