An appeals court said Monday that Alina Habba, the former personal lawyer for President Donald Trump, is unlawfully serving as the U.S. attorney in New Jersey.

The ruling affirmed a lower court decision, which disqualified Habba from participating in ongoing cases. The defendants, three men facing criminal charges in New Jersey, argued that her appointment violates the Federal Vacancies Reform Act . The law imposes limitations on how long and under which conditions a presidential appointee can serve without Senate confirmation.

Habba was appointed the acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey in March, with her interim term set to expire after 120 days unless she received Senate confirmation or the approval of the U.S. district court in New Jersey. Habba, who assumed the role with no expe

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