Alina Habba, the acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, has stepped down from her post effective immediately, the Department of Justice announced yesterday. Her departure comes while the office remains engaged in several sensitive investigations, though officials say none are directly linked to her resignation.
Habba had served as acting chief since the prior attorney general left the position mid-year. Sources inside the DOJ said her exit was unexpected, and no successor has been named yet — prompting interim leadership measures as prosecutors continue to handle ongoing federal cases in the state.
In a short internal statement, Habba cited personal reasons for stepping away but pledged continued cooperation with justice-system colleagues. The scope and status of the investigations under the New Jersey U.S. Attorney’s office remain unchanged, DOJ insiders confirmed.