Alina Habba Confronted And Office Vandalized As DOJ Begins Search For Suspect

The Department of Justice is searching for a suspect who allegedly attempted to confront Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba before vandalizing her office, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Thursday, as reported by The New York Post.

“Last night, an individual attempted to confront one of our U.S. Attorneys — my dear friend @USAttyHabba — destroyed property in her office, and then fled the scene. Thankfully, Alina is ok,” Bondi wrote on X.

She added, “Any violence or threats of violence against any federal officer will not be tolerated. Period. This is unfortunately becoming a trend as radicals continue to attack law enforcement agents around the country.”

Last night, an individual attempted to confront one of our U.S. Attorneys — my dear friend @USAttyHabba —
destroyed property in her office, and then fled the scene. Thankfully, Alina is ok.

Any violence or threats of violence against any federal officer will not be tolerated.…

— Attorney General Pamela Bondi (@AGPamBondi) November 13, 2025

Habba, who leads federal criminal prosecutions and civil litigation in New Jersey, reposted Bondi’s message. “I will not be intimidated by radical lunatics for doing my job,” she wrote.

I will not be intimidated by radical lunatics for doing my job. https://t.co/aeJiUjmV8d

— US Attorney Habba (@USAttyHabba) November 13, 2025

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The Justice Department has not yet released a detailed description of the suspect or the extent of the damage inside the office. Officials confirmed that the individual fled the scene before law enforcement arrived.

Federal authorities are reviewing available surveillance footage and interviewing witnesses.

The incident comes as federal law enforcement agencies nationwide report increased threats and harassment directed at prosecutors, agents, and other officials.

Bondi referenced this trend in her statement, noting that attacks against federal officers have risen in multiple jurisdictions.

Habba was appointed Acting U.S. Attorney earlier this year and is responsible for overseeing high-profile federal cases throughout the state, including criminal prosecutions involving organized crime, fraud, public corruption, and civil enforcement matters.

Her office has not commented on whether the suspect had any connection to ongoing investigations or pending litigation.

The DOJ is coordinating with local and federal law enforcement partners in New Jersey to identify the suspect and determine whether additional security measures are necessary for the offices of U.S. Attorneys in the region.

Officials expect to release further information once preliminary investigative steps are complete.

Bondi said the Justice Department is treating the matter as a serious threat to a federal official. No injuries were reported.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident or the suspect to contact federal investigators.

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