Habba Cites Essayli Ruling To Defend Role In NJ Cases

By Carla Baranauckas ( October 30, 2025, 3:52 PM EDT) -- The U.S. Department of Justice has urged the Third Circuit to reinstate Alina Habba's authority in two criminal prosecutions, arguing a recent California ruling backs her power to supervise cases as first assistant, even if she's barred from acting as U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey under federal vacancy law....

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