DOJ fires Habba replacement hours after New Jersey judges rejected Trump pick

Published July 22, 2025 7:35pm ET



The Department of Justice fired Desiree Leigh Grace, Alina Habba’s replacement, hours after New Jersey federal judges chose her over the former United States attorney.

Habba, also counselor to the president, was appointed to the position by President Donald Trump in March and was awaiting Senate confirmation when her 120-day term expired.

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