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The former personal attorney for Donald Trump has resigned as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor. This follows a legal ruling that invalidated her legal standing to serve.

Attorney General's Statement

The nation's top law enforcement official, Pam Bondi, accepted Habba's resignation on Monday. She commented that the judicial decision made it "untenable" for her to perform her duties.

"Do not interpret compliance for surrender," she declared. "My fight will now extend throughout the country."

Legal Background

Her resignation comes a week after a US appeals court ruled that she had been serving in violation of the law as the federal prosecutor. This ruling is could influence many prosecutions in the Garden State.

The court declared that a acting appointment that skirted Senate approval violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act.

Next Steps and Responses

Bondi said that the former prosecutor will remain at the Department of Justice as a senior adviser. Habba plans to seek further review of the ruling, aiming for a overturned decision.

In a statement, she wrote that the court "cannot be permitted to second-guess the President's choice of attorneys responsible for carrying out the fundamental role of the presidency of prosecuting crime."

Record and Legacy

The attorney general praised her tenure and pointed out that while she was in charge, the Newark saw a 20% reduction in criminal activity. She also stated that the city of Camden experienced its first summer in half a century with no murders.

Background and Previous Role

Habba, first joined Donald Trump's lawyers in recent years. She later acted for the former president in his New York criminal case in New York last year, when he was conviction on multiple felony counts of financial record manipulation.

Prior to her appointment to the role of US Attorney, Trump had announced he was selecting her as his presidential counsellor if re-elected, describing her as "unwavering in her loyalty" and a relentless legal advocate.