Thomas Mirigliano Archives - New Jersey Globe

Judge hopes to rule on Habba appointment by Wednesday

August 15, 2025 6:26 pmAugust 15, 2025 6:40 pm

A federal judge said he hopes to rule by Wednesday whether Alina Habba, New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor, is in the role legally. A pair of defendants has challenged Habba’s legitimacy, arguing the Trump administration unlawfully maneuvered to keep her...

Habba, Giraud lay out arguments ahead of August 15 hearing on U.S. Attorney appointment

August 13, 2025 11:04 amAugust 13, 2025 1:44 pm

A New Jersey defendant’s challenge to acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba’s authority will go before Pennsylvania District Court Judge Matthew Brann this Friday, and both sides have now submitted their final written arguments for why Habba should or shouldn’t be...

Justice Department defends legitimacy of Habba appointment in legal filing

July 29, 2025 1:02 pmJuly 29, 2025 4:17 pm

One day after a New Jersey defendant filed a motion arguing that allowing acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba to prosecute his case would be a violation of his due process rights, the Justice Department has submitted a 28-page brief laying...

New Jersey defendant files challenge against Habba’s appointment as acting U.S. Attorney

July 28, 2025 11:57 amJuly 28, 2025 1:45 pm

A defendant soon to go to trial in the District of New Jersey has filed a challenge to acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba’s authority, potentially opening a new front in the ongoing battle over who ultimately gets to pick New...