The Department of Justice quickly fired the newly named US attorney in New Jersey on Tuesday after federal judges in the state declined to extend Alina Habba’s interim appointment.

A constitutional contest is brewing over the role of judges in selecting federal prosecutors.

Trump, whose administration wields unprecedented influence over the Justice Department, could still act to preserve his pick

The Trump administration has fired New Jersey’s newly named top federal prosecutor hours after judges appointed her to replace Alina Habba.