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Trump Appeal SHREDDED by Judges as Habba GETS TOSSED

2025-12-01 News & Politics
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Third Circuit Unanimously Disqualifies Alina Habba, Forcing Case to SCOTUS Doorstep

Understand the precise legal rationale behind Alina Habba’s removal as US Attorney for New Jersey and analyze the immediate implications as the case heads to the Supreme Court for review.

Short Summary

  • The Third Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously disqualified Alina Habba from her post as Acting US Attorney due to violations of the Federal Vacancy Reform Act.
  • The ruling hinges on her failure to meet statutory requirements for elevation: she was not the incumbent First Assistant US Attorney when the vacancy occurred.
  • This decision closely follows the removal of Lindsey Halligan in Virginia for similar, though technically distinct, statutory overreach issues.
  • The next critical stage involves Justice Sam Alito, who will decide whether Habba remains in office while the case is appealed to the full Supreme Court.

This discussion breaks down the three primary legal failures leading to the Third Circuit's decision: inadequate prior service, violation of the Nomination Bar, and improper delegation of authority via the Exclusivity Provision. By analyzing the judicial panel—two Republican appointees and one Democratic appointee—the speaker demonstrates this was a non-partisan ruling founded strictly on statutory compliance. Learn what happens next as the Trump administration scrambles to maintain control over key federal prosecutor roles.

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In breaking news, a unanimous Third Circuit Court of Appeals just affirmed the disqualification of Trump’s former criminal defense lawyer and political hack, Alina Habba, to serve as the US Attorney for NJ. Michael Popok explains how this is similar but different than last week’s disqualification of Trump’s other novice prosecutor Lindsey Halligan, and how Justice Sam Alito will likely be deciding soon whether Habba remains in her office while the appeal makes its way to the US Supreme Court. For 40% OFF your order, head to https://Udacity.com/LEGALAF and use promo code: LEGALAF Subscribe: @LegalAFMTN Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! MeidasTouch relies on SnapStream to record, watch, monitor, and clip the news. Get a FREE TRIAL of SnapStream by clicking here: https://go.snapstream.com/affiliate/meidastouch/meidasnews?utm_campaign=4490308-affiliate2025&utm_content=customerpartner Support the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Add the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831 Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Follow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch

Top Comments (10)

@jonesr1404 2025-12-01

She should have to return any salary she made .

253 5 replies
@railworker8058 2025-12-01

Now, she needs to get disbarred.

237 2 replies
@jeffblount5271 2025-12-01

Can't trust the Supreme Court

224 11 replies
@garyboyer1596 2025-12-01

She should lose her law license

176 1 replies
@Ech0-t6q 2025-12-01

Another Day, Another list of Trump crimes revealed

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@susanpanetta6996 2025-12-01

DISBARMENT

162 1 replies
@JaniceMerrifield 2025-12-01

Habba needs disbarred and fined accordingly

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@vllukens7265 2025-12-01

If the SCOTUS 6 vote to save the worst lawyer in the land Habba , they should be disqualified.

76 2 replies
@bobbear4437 2025-12-01

Get rid of Patel, Bondi, RFK, Hegseth, Witkoff, and the rest of these ignorant incompetents! Worst administration ever!

30
@leighmichaels7777 2025-12-01

Supreme Court justices illegally allowed an insurrectionist on the ballot, then gave the criminal immunity to commit horrific crimes against humanity. THEY HAVE DESTROYED OUR CONSTITUTION AND THE PEOPLE IT PROTECTS. THEY ARE TRAITORS. GET RID OF THEM.

28 1 replies

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