Habba’s term as the interim U.S. attorney expired this week, and since the Senate never voted to confirm her, it was up to federal judges in the state to vote to extend her term—which they declined to do, instead appointing her deputy Desiree Leigh Grace to fill the role on Tuesday.

Trump doubles down on Alina Habba's nomination for U.S. attorney in New Jersey after federal judges declined to extend her interim term, creating confusion over who will assume the role.

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.

The White House threw its support behind Habba after federal judges in New Jersey didn't extend her term as interim U.S. attorney.

A defense attorney is arguing the Trump administration illegally maneuvered to keep Alina Habba as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor, despite the expiration of her tenure.