U.S. District Judge Matthew Brann, a Republican appointed by Obama, ruled that Trump pick Alina Habba lacks the authority to serve as the acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, prompting criticism from Habba and Attorney General Pam Bondi.

Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Justice Department will “immediately appeal” Thursday’s federal judge’s ruling that found Alina Habba had no legal authority to serve as New Jersey’s U.S. Attorney.

A judge in New Jersey postponed indefinitely a CEO’s sentencing, citing a judge’s ruling Thursday that prosecutors were not legally authorized to handle cases under Habba’s leadership.