119th Congress Nominee record

Alina Habba

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At a glance

Alina Habba’s New Jersey nomination is part of a public record that also includes later changes in the district’s leadership arrangements. DOJ’s December 2025 announcement describes a senior-adviser assignment, while its accompanying memorandum explains the court ruling affecting her authority to lead the district.

Summary sources: [1] [2]

Nomination outcomes below are from the Oct 14, 2026 snapshot. Congress.gov may show subsequent actions.

Documented background and nomination facts

  • On December 8, 2025, DOJ announced that Habba would serve as senior adviser to the attorney general for United States Attorneys. [1]
  • DOJ’s accompanying memorandum states that the Third Circuit’s December 1, 2025 decision in United States v. Giraud held that she lacked authority to lead the District of New Jersey. [2]
  • The December announcement divided district leadership responsibilities among Philip Lamparello, Jordan Fox and Ari Fontecchio. [1]

Nomination history

PN379-12: United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey

Withdrawn
Recorded name
Alina Habba
Organization
Department of Justice
Listed state
New Jersey
Received
Latest action

Latest recorded action

Received message of withdrawal of nomination from the President.

Read PN379-12 on Congress.gov →

What the sources establish

  • This review establishes the dated public appointment history, not a comprehensive earlier legal biography or current employment.
  • The court outcome is described through DOJ’s own memorandum; the judicial opinion was not independently reviewed here.

Sources and review date

Career and role sources reviewed . These sources may describe developments beyond the nomination snapshot; each nomination entry retains its recorded date and outcome.

  1. Department of Justice Leadership Announces New Personnel Appointments and Authorizations in the District of New Jersey

    Department of Justice. Reviewed .

  2. Authorizing Certain Officials to Carry Out Responsibilities Within the District of New Jersey

    Department of Justice. Reviewed .

Understanding these records

PN means presidential nomination. Each numbered record tracks a proposal sent to the Senate.

A Senate confirmation approves a nomination; it is not proof of current tenure or an appointment taking effect. These entries show received dates and the latest recorded action, rather than a complete legislative action timeline.

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