New Jersey's top prosecutor leaves her post following judicial rules against her service.

The former personal attorney for Donald Trump has left her position as the US Attorney for New Jersey. This comes after a judicial decision that challenged her eligibility to occupy the role.

Official Departure

The head of the Justice Department, the Attorney General, announced her stepping down on the start of the week. She commented that the appeals court finding made it impossible for her to perform her duties.

"But do not mistake adherence to the ruling as defeat," she wrote. "My fight will now reach across the country."

Court Ruling

The departure follows closely on a US appeals court found that she had been serving in violation of the law as the top prosecutor. This decision is likely to affect many legal proceedings in New Jersey.

The court ruled that a acting appointment that skirted the advice and consent of the Senate violated the federal law governing appointments.

Next Steps and Responses

It was also stated that she will remain at the justice department as a high-level advisor. Habba plans to seek further review of the ruling, with hopes of a different outcome.

In a statement, the Attorney General contended that judges "must not countermand the executive's selection of prosecutors responsible for carrying out the primary duty of the administration of enforcing the law."

Performance in Office

The attorney general commended Habba's record and noted that while she was in charge, the state capital of Newark saw a significant drop in criminal activity. She also stated that the southern city of Camden experienced its first summer in half a century with no murders.

Background and Previous Role

Habba, was initially recruited to the former president's legal defense in recent years. Subsequently, she represented Trump in his business records case in 2024, when he was guilty verdict on dozens of charges of document fraud.

Prior to her appointment to the top New Jersey post, the former president had revealed he was selecting her as his senior adviser in a potential future term, labeling Habba as a steadfast ally and a "tireless advocate for justice".