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.

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.

Alina Habba, who is also counselor to the president, was appointed to the position by Trump in March and was awaiting Senate confirmation.