President Trump’s handpicked choice as acting New Jersey federal prosecutor was appointed improperly and is not legally serving in the powerful role , a federal appeals court unanimously ruled Monday.

Alina Habba, who was previously one of Trump’s personal lawyers, may not continue in the post after her interim appointment expired and she failed to win required Senate confirmation for the post, a panel of judges from the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said.

“The citizens of New Jersey and the loyal employees in the U.S. Attorney’s Office deserve some clarity and stability,” Judge Michael Fisher wrote in a 32-page opinion that upheld a district court’s decision disqualifying Habba. “We will affirm (her) disqualification.”

The Trump administration and Habba can appeal the decisio

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