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.

The DOJ fired Desiree Leigh Grace as the newly appointed U.S. attorney for New Jersey, hours after judges in the state chose her over President Trump's pick, Alina Habba.

Interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba's future as the top prosecutor in the District of New Jersey was thrust into uncertainty Tuesday after a panel of judges voted against keeping her in the role.