U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann held that Habba’s term as the interim U.S. attorney ended in July, and the Trump administration’s “novel series of legal and personnel moves” to keep her in the role without getting confirmation from the U.S. Senate didn’t follow procedures required by federal law.

A federal judge in Pennsylvania has ruled that acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba can't stay in her current role as appointed by President Trump.