345.73 — Criminal law and procedure in the United States

Alina Habba Steps Down as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey

Dec 9, 2025

Alina Habba, a former personal attorney to Donald Trump and one of the most polarizing figures in the Justice Department’s recent reshuffling, announced Monday , December 8, 2025, she is stepping down as acting U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey. The move comes days after a federal appeals court ruled that her appointment…
Kristi Noem’s Defiance of Court Order Raises Alarming Legal Questions for Post-Trump Administration

Dec 1, 2025

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s decision to disregard a federal judge’s order blocking the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members is igniting a fierce legal debate in Washington — one that could shape the accountability landscape long after President Donald Trump leaves office. According to a recent Justice Department filing, Noem personally authorized the continuation…

Alina Habba Steps Down as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey