Judge Appoints U.S. Attorney, Ending New Jersey Standoff

0:00A federal judge in New Jersey appointed veteran prosecutor Robert Fraser as the state's top U.S. attorney on Monday resolving a long standoff between. The courts and the Trump administration over who controls the office. This came after judges disqualified several earlier picks, including Trump's former personal lawyer, Alina Habba, who served too long without Senate, approval, and three Justice Department officials installed as replacements in what courts called an illegal move. The Department of Justice welcomed the decision, saying it lets prosecutions move forward without delays for New Jersey residents, thanks to an agreement with the District Court. The clash highlights tensions nationwide, with judges in places like Nevada, Los Angeles, Northern New York, and Virginia ruling against acting U.S. attorneys appointed by the administration, even dismissing some high-profile indictments against Trump critics. Judges have stepped in to name temporary leaders until Senate confirmed picks arrive, only for the Justice Department to remove them quickly.

1:02But, Fraser's appointment now stabilizes things in New Jersey for the time being. From your city, powered by AI, this is Canada News Today.