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According to Axios, “The order, signed by Judge Renée Marie Bumb, appointed Desiree Leigh Grace effective Tuesday.”
Reuters added further context: Habba’s appointment was limited by federal law to 120 days unless the court took action to keep her in place. And while President Trump had formally nominated her to the position earlier this month, the U.S. Senate has not yet taken action to confirm her.
The move has sparked outrage among conservatives, who see the decision as a blatant political maneuver to remove a Trump-aligned figure from power — particularly after she dared to indict a Democrat sitting member of Congress.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche didn’t hold back in his response, slamming the decision as politically driven. “The district court judges in NJ are trying to force out @USAttyHabba before her term expires at 11:59 p.m. Friday. Their rush reveals what this was always about: a left-wing agenda, not the rule of law. When judges act like activists, they undermine confidence in our justice system. Alina is President Trump’s choice to lead—and no partisan bench can override that,” Blanche said.
Support also poured in from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, who stood by Habba during the ordeal. While Bondi’s full comments were not immediately available, her backing underscores the deep concerns many in conservative circles share about the weaponization of the judiciary against those aligned with Trump’s America First agenda.
Habba’s removal sends a chilling message about the state of judicial independence in today’s political climate. Critics argue that federal judges are no longer acting as impartial referees, but instead as extensions of partisan interests — especially when they move with this kind of speed and unity against a Trump nominee.
While the Biden-Obama appointed judges may have succeeded in blocking Habba from continuing in her post, this political victory for the left could very well backfire. The growing perception of a two-tiered justice system — one that punishes conservatives while shielding Democrat allies — is fueling a rising backlash among everyday Americans.
President Trump’s formal nomination of Habba still stands, and if Republicans retake the Senate in November, her confirmation could still be very much on the table.
One thing is clear: the left will stop at nothing to maintain its grip on the justice system — even if it means bulldozing over constitutional norms and railroading Trump’s allies.
