Hold onto your hats, folks—Alina Habba, President Donald Trump’s chosen U.S. attorney for New Jersey, has resigned after a federal court tossed a legal grenade into her appointment, Breitbart reported. 

This drama unfolded with Habba stepping down after a federal appeals court upheld a ruling that her position as top prosecutor wasn’t legally valid.

The Department of Justice, undeterred, plans to challenge the decision while retaining Habba as a senior advisor.

From Counselor to Contention: Habba’s Rise

Let’s backtrack to the start of this legal storm. Trump initially named Habba as a counselor to the president before elevating her to acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey in March.

It was a clear sign of confidence in her ability to combat crime with gusto. By July, however, district court judges replaced Habba with her chief deputy after her interim 120-day term ended.

The DOJ didn’t take this lying down and promptly dismissed the replacement, Desiree Grace. That’s what you call standing your ground!

Court Rulings Shake Up DOJ Plans

Not backing off, the DOJ, led by U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, reinstated Habba by slotting her into Grace’s former chief deputy role, restoring her control of the office. Yet, the courts struck again with a decisive blow.

Last Monday, a unanimous three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit endorsed an earlier August ruling by U.S. District Judge Matthew W. Brann, deeming Habba’s appointment invalid. This was a sharp setback for the administration.

Bondi announced Habba’s resignation this Monday, expressing clear regret. “Saddened to accept Alina’s resignation,” Bondi stated, as per the official statement. It’s hard not to sense frustration with a judiciary that seems more focused on politics than practicality.

Habba’s Record: A Win for Safety

Bondi also criticized the judiciary’s interference. “The court’s ruling has made it untenable for her to effectively run her office, with politicized judges pausing trials designed to bring violent criminals to justice,” she said. This begs the question: are some judges prioritizing legal minutiae over public safety?

Despite the legal turmoil, Habba’s achievements stand out. Under her leadership, Newark saw a 20 percent crime reduction, and Camden had a homicide-free summer for the first time in 50 years.

The DOJ isn’t done fighting and plans to seek further review of the court’s decision. Bondi remains optimistic, stating the department is “confident it will be reversed.”

Supreme Court Showdown on the Horizon?

Meanwhile, Habba stays on as a senior advisor within the DOJ, a wise move to keep her skills in play. The Washington Post notes this case might even reach the Supreme Court, potentially settling disputes over the Federal Vacancies Reform Act.

Conservatives can’t help but view this as judicial overreach clashing with executive power. The President’s authority to select trusted officials shouldn’t be so easily thwarted by unelected judges with questionable priorities.

Habba’s resignation may be a temporary step back, but her impact on New Jersey’s safety numbers remains undeniable. If the DOJ’s appeal prevails, her return could mark a triumph for law and order over bureaucratic tangles.