Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba faces an uncertain future as a U.S. attorney after judges voted against extending her term, prompting the Trump DOJ to swiftly fire her replacement.

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 Justice Department confirmed Friday that former Trump defense attorney Alina Habba will keep serving as U.S. Attorney in New Jersey, seemingly using a little-known legal maneuver to keep her in the role after federal judges voted to replace the staunch Trump ally earlier this week—though there still could be a conflict over her authority.