The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the disqualification of Alina Habba, President Trump’s former personal lawyer, from serving as the acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey.

The ruling backed a lower court’s decision which found Habba’s appointment to be unlawful, citing “novel series of legal and personnel moves” following her interim term expiration.

Driving the news: Habba had been appointed without Senate confirmation and attempted to keep her position through administration maneuvers.

What we’re watching: Attorneys challenging Habba’s role stated they would keep contesting what they see as presidential overreach in appointing U.S. Attorneys.

Zoom out: Similar legal challenges have targeted other Trump administration prosecutor appointments across the country, including re

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