U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann held that Habba’s term as the interim U.S. attorney ended in July, and the Trump administration’s “novel series of legal and personnel moves” to keep her in the role without getting confirmation from the U.S. Senate didn’t follow procedures required by federal law.

A federal judge on Thursday ruled that Alina Habba has been acting without legal authority as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey for almost two months. Why it matters: Habba's actions since July 1 may be considered void, U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann wrote.