Alina Habba Resigns as New Jersey U.S. Attorney

Alina Habba Resigns as New Jersey U.S. Attorney

Alina Habba has stepped down as New Jersey U.S. Attorney.

Last week, Judge D. Michael Fisher of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit disqualified Habba from the role. He cited the Federal Vacancies Act (FVRA), which allows the president “to designate someone to perform the duties of specified offices in an acting or interim capacity.”

“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 in a statement.

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— Alina Habba (@AlinaHabba) December 8, 2025

New Jersey U.S. Attorney Phillip Sellinger resigned on January 8. Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed John Giordano on March 3, but he resigned after three weeks.

Bondi then appointed Habba, who was sworn in on March 28.

Remember, the interim appointment only lasts 120 days.

President Donald Trump nominated Habba for the position in June, but the Senate has not acted on the nomination. This is known as the PAS process.

The administration took action when the deadline approached.

A district court disqualified Habba.

The administration appealed.

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