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The ex-lawyer for the former president has resigned as the US Attorney for New Jersey. This follows a judicial decision that questioned her eligibility to serve.

Official Departure

The head of the Justice Department, the Attorney General, confirmed the prosecutor's departure on Monday. In a statement that the court's "flawed" ruling made it impossible for the official to perform her duties.

"Let no one confuse compliance for surrender," she wrote. "The effort will now extend throughout the country."

Judicial Challenge

Her resignation follows closely on a federal appellate panel ruled that she had been unlawfully serving as the top prosecutor. This decision is could influence scores of criminal cases in New Jersey.

The appellate judges declared that a interim role that bypassed Senate approval ran afoul of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act.

Next Steps and Responses

It was also stated that she will continue working within the Department of Justice as a high-level advisor. She will challenge the decision of the ruling, aiming for a different outcome.

In a statement, the Attorney General wrote that the judiciary "cannot be permitted to second-guess the executive's selection of lawyers tasked with executing the primary duty of the administration of enforcing the law."

Accomplishments Cited

The attorney general commended the prosecutor's work and noted that while she was in charge, the city of Newark saw a 20% reduction in offenses. She also stated that the southern city of Camden experienced its first summer in half a century with no murders.

Background and Previous Role

Habba, first joined Donald Trump's lawyers in recent years. She later defended Trump in his hush-money trial in 2024, when he was guilty verdict on dozens of charges of financial record manipulation.

Prior to her appointment to the role of US Attorney, Trump had stated he was selecting her as his senior adviser in a potential future term, labeling her as deeply loyal and a "tireless advocate for justice".