Attorney General Condemns Attack on Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba
The Attorney General announced that an individual attempted to confront Acting U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, destroyed property in her office, and then fled the scene. Bondi emphasized that any violence or threats against federal officers will not be tolerated, and the perpetrator will be brought to justice. Habba expressed her determination not to be intimidated by radical individuals while carrying out her duties.
Habba, in her role as Acting U.S. Attorney and Special Attorney to the United States Attorney General, is responsible for overseeing federal criminal prosecutions and civil matters in New Jersey. She supervises a team of federal prosecutors and support personnel across various offices in the state.
The incident involving the attack on Habba is a concerning trend as law enforcement agents face threats and violence across the country. The Department of Justice is committed to ensuring the safety of its prosecutors, agents, and law enforcement partners and will use all legal means to hold violent offenders accountable for their actions. The details of the attack are still under investigation.