A major shakeup tonight inside New Jersey's top federal prosecutor's office.

Alina Haba, President Trump's former personal attorney, has resigned as acting U.S.

attorney for New Jersey.

Her departure comes just days after a federal appeals court ruled she was serving in the role unlawfully.

Haba was appointed to the position in March, but her tenure continued past the interim timeline through a series of Justice Department maneuvers that immediately drew legal challenges.

The Third Circuit Court found those moves violated federal law because they bypassed the traditional Senate confirmation process.

In a statement today, Haba said she was stepping down to protect "the stability and integrity of the office," but vowed her decision shouldn't be mistaken for surrender.

U.S.

Attorney General Pam Bondi says the department will seek further legal reviews and that Haba could retake the position if the ruling is overturned.

Her resignation now leaves uncertainty over who will lead the office, which has already seen cases delayed and filings paused during the legal fight.

Federal courts have found a number of U.S.

attorneys appointed by Trump are serving unlawfully, but Haba is the first of them to step down.

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