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CNN  —  The Department of Justice quickly fired the newly named US attorney in New Jersey on Tuesday after federal judges in the state declined to extend Alina Habba’s interim appointment. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s announcement came after the district court voted to elevate Desiree Leigh Grace, New Jersey’s first assistant US attorney, to replace the Trump ally. “Nonetheless, politically …

Judges vote to oust Trump pick Alina Habba as U.S. attorney in New Jersey  The Washington Post Bypassing Habba, Judges in New Jersey Name New Top Federal Prosecutor  The New York Times Judges vote against extending Alina Habba’s term as US attorney in New Jersey  Fox News Alina Habba’s troubled tenure as a federal prosecutor ends with a whimper  MSNBC News Judges oust Trump …

Topline Former Trump defense attorney Alina Habba was replaced as U.S. Attorney in New Jersey on Tuesday, according to a court order, failing to secure the votes needed from the state’s federal judges to remain, after the Trump ally drew controversy during her tenure for charging Democratic politicians over their clashes with federal immigration agents. Alina Habba speaks after being …