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The ex-lawyer for the former president has stepped down as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor. This follows a court battle that challenged her right to hold the office.

Official Departure

The nation's top law enforcement official, Pam Bondi, announced Habba's resignation on the start of the week. She commented that the court's "flawed" ruling made it impossible for the official to perform her duties.

"Do not interpret following the order as giving up," she wrote. "This battle will now reach across America."

Court Ruling

Her resignation comes a week after a US appeals court found that she had been acting without proper authority as US attorney. This judgment is could influence scores of legal proceedings in the state.

The appellate judges declared that a temporary posting that skirted the advice and consent of the Senate breached the federal law governing appointments.

Next Steps and Responses

Bondi said that Habba will stay on at the DOJ as a high-level advisor. She will seek further review of the ruling, aiming for a different outcome.

In a statement, Bondi contended that the court "cannot be permitted to countermand the appointment of attorneys entrusted with performing the fundamental role of the presidency of prosecuting crime."

Record and Legacy

She highlighted her tenure and pointed out that during her run, the Newark saw a significant drop in crime. It was also reported that the city of Camden experienced its first summer in 50 years free from homicides.

Legal Career

Habba, 41, originally became part of Trump's personal legal team in recent years. She later acted for Trump in his business records case in New York last year, which resulted in his conviction on multiple felony counts of document fraud.

Prior to her appointment to the federal prosecutor position, Donald Trump had revealed he was selecting her as his senior adviser during his second administration, describing Habba as a steadfast ally and a "tireless advocate for justice".