Alina Habba installed as U.S. Attorney in violation of the Vacancies Act

Date

Dec 1, 2025

Kind

Personnel

Status

Judicially found non-compliant

Source

rollcall.com ↗

Court or forum

Third Circuit; D.N.J., Judge Matthew Brann

What happened

After district judges declined to appoint her, the administration used a series of personnel moves to keep her in the role; Brann ruled in August she had served without lawful authority since early July, and the Third Circuit affirmed the FVRA violation.

Publisher

Roll Call