Overview

• President Trump installed Alina Habba in March as interim U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey under a 120-day statute that bypassed Senate confirmation.
• Her 120-day tenure expires July 22 after Senators Andy Kim and Cory Booker vowed to block her official nomination.
• Under federal law, district court judges can appoint Habba to continue serving beyond the statutory limit.
• If judges decline to act, First Assistant U.S. Attorney Desiree Grace will automatically step in for up to 210 days.
• Habba has told staff she is uncertain about her future in the office, highlighting concerns over her lack of prosecutorial experience.