Three-judge panel knocks down Pam Bondi’s attempt to keep Alina Habba as acting U.S. attorney

Three-judge panel knocks down Pam Bondi's attempt to keep Alina Habba as acting U.S. attorney Philadelphia, PA A three-judge panel has ruled that Alina Habba cannot serve as the acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey. The ruling was issued on Monday by the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. In a unanimous opinion, the court determined that Habba was disqualified from leading certain cases. The judges argued that the Trump administration's efforts to position preferred candidates in U.S. attorney roles bypassed necessary Senate confirmation. Senior U.S. Circuit Judge D. Michael Fisher emphasized the requirement for clarity and stability in the appoint...