NEW JERSEY (LOOTPRESS) – The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on Monday upheld a lower court decision that disqualified Alina Habba from serving as acting U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey, rejecting the federal government’s efforts to keep her in the post.

The ruling centers on a challenge brought by Julien Giraud Jr., a New Jersey man charged with drug trafficking and firearm offenses predating Habba’s appointment. On July 27, Giraud sought to have his indictment dismissed, arguing that former President Donald Trump’s appointment of Habba—who had assumed oversight of his case—violated federal law. Although Giraud pleaded not guilty, the appeals court declined to throw out the underlying criminal case.

Habba, previously known for her work as Trump’s personal attorn

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