A federal judge in Pennsylvania has ruled that acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba can't stay in her current role as appointed by President Trump.

U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann issued his decision Thursday less than a week after a four-hour long hearing in his Williamsport courtroom.

Brann moved quickly because of the disruptions the situation has caused to the federal court system in New Jersey.

This decision follows weeks of uncertainty related to Habba’s post. While a debate played out over social media about the validity of her appointment, defendants in New Jersey's court argued it was in violation of the law. That led to Habba’s day in Brann’s court.

"Ms. Habba has exercised the functions and duties of the office of the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey witho

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