Overview

• The DOJ invoked the Federal Vacancies Reform Act to withdraw Habba’s nomination and reinstall her as Acting U.S. Attorney after her 120-day interim term expired.
• Attorney General Pam Bondi fired Desiree Grace, the court-appointed successor, to clear the way for Habba’s continued leadership.
• At least two criminal defendants have moved to dismiss indictments, arguing that Habba’s FVRA appointment violates statutory and constitutional norms.
• U.S. District Judge Edward Kiel put a New Jersey drug trial on hold and transferred the authority dispute to the Middle District of Pennsylvania for resolution.
• Senators Cory Booker and Andy Kim have blasted Habba’s partisan appointment and warned that the fight could jeopardize as many as 1,500 pending prosecutions.