Senators Thom Tillis and Chuck Grassley have been blocking the confirmation of Alina Habba as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, citing procedural issues related to the Senate's "blue slip" tradition. Habba, who was the acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, criticized the senators for obstructing her confirmation, stating they were becoming part of the problem and the antithesis of the efforts made over the past four years. President Donald Trump publicly condemned Grassley for assisting Democrats in blocking Habba's nomination, urging him to tell Democrats to "go to hell" and to allow strong Republican candidates to be confirmed. Grassley defended the use of the blue slip process, explaining that Habba's nomination was withdrawn on July 24 and that the Senate Judiciary Committee never received the necessary paperwork to proceed with her confirmation. The controversy centers on the blue slip rule, a Senate tradition that allows home-state senators to block judicial and U.S. attorney nominees. Grassley’s stance has drawn criticism from Trump supporters and some Republicans who argue that the rule is being abused to obstruct the president's appointments. Despite the pressure, Grassley has maintained his position, emphasizing adherence to Senate procedures.