A federal judge is set to rule on the authority of Alina Habba, a controversial appointment as U.S. attorney for New Jersey. Lawmakers have expressed concerns, arguing that her appointment contradicts legislative intent. Various parties—including members of Congress and local defendants—are challenging her authority amidst claims that she is not fulfilling her role in enforcing the law but is instead used as a political tool by Trump. Recent discussions have raised questions about the legitimacy of her rise to the position, as well as the process followed by the Department of Justice in her appointment. Additional legal challenges and public statements from both supporters and critics of Habba suggest that more obstacles may lie ahead for her as she seeks to remain in office.