Challenges in the Life of Alina Habba in a Detailed Timeline

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Alina Habba

A closer look at the defining struggles that shaped Alina Habba's life and career.

Alina Habba is an American lawyer and political advisor. She served as a legal spokesperson for President Donald Trump from 2021 to 2025, as well as a senior advisor for MAGA, Inc., Trump's super PAC. She also served as the acting United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey starting in March 2025, though the legitimacy of her continued tenure following July 2025 has been legally disputed.

July 1, 2025: Habba's appointment ruled void

On July 1, 2025, Alina Habba's appointment was ruled void, as per Judge Matthew W. Brann on August 21, 2025.

July 22, 2025: District Court declines to retain Habba

On July 22, 2025, a panel of judges on the District Court for the District of New Jersey declined to retain Alina Habba until a nominee is named, and instead appointed Desiree Leigh Grace, Habba's first assistant.

August 21, 2025: Court rules Habba's appointment void

On August 21, 2025, Judge Matthew W. Brann ruled that Alina Habba's appointment is void as of July 1, 2025, and her later purported reappointment was invalid, but stayed his order pending appeal. The judge also said that Desiree Leigh Grace became the U.S. attorney upon appointment by the district judges on July 22, 2025.