DOJ fires US attorney for New Jersey
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Desiree Leigh Grace was removed as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey just hours after being selected by federal judges to lead the office. The DOJ, under Attorney General Pam Bondi, overturned the judges' decision,
Ms. Grace became a federal prosecutor in New Jersey in 2016. She rose quickly through the ranks before district court judges appointed her U.S. attorney on Tuesday.
The first assistant U.S. attorney, appointed to the role of U.S. attorney, said she will begin the job later this week.
A New Jersey prosecutor selected by judges to replace President Trump’s pick for U.S. attorney, Alina Habba, said Wednesday she is prepared to assume the role, despite having been fired by
A possible standoff is brewing over who will replace Alina Habba as US attorney in New Jersey with her interim appointment set to expire Friday.
The Garden State's Democratic U.S. senators had voiced opposition to the former Trump attorney and spokesperson.
A power struggle has erupted in the New Jersey US attorney's office as federal judges appointed Desiree Leigh Grace to the top post, ousting Alina Hab