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Five days have passed since a federal judge said Alina Habba is acting as the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey "without lawful authority," and concerns are growing about the implications of the legal faceoff.

In his order last week, U.S. District Judge Matthew Braun delayed the impact of his order so the Trump administration’s appeal can play out. According to a court filing released Tuesday, the appeal process is likely to continue through mid-October, potentially disrupting basic operations in New Jersey’s federal courts.

In the meantime, at least 12 federal judges have opted to adjourn proceedings because of the legal uncertainty, according to DOJ lawyers. At least three trials and multiple guilty pleas and sentencing hearings have also been postponed ahead of Braun’s decision.

"The longer it takes to resolve these appeals, the greater the risk that still more matters will be adjourned indefinitely, contrary to the interests of the Government, defendants, and the public in the disposition of criminal cases," wrote Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Coyne.

As the faceoff continues, President Donald Trump is continuing to call for the Senate to reconsider its tradition which allows senators to object to judicial nominees in their home states. Though such a change would clear the way for some of Trump’s nominees, Senate Republicans have continued to defend the longstanding practice.

"The blue slip TRADITION prevents a nominee from getting to the point of making that case to the committee and Senate floor," Habba wrote on social media on Monday. "Now New Jersey is becoming a playground for criminals because of partisan Federal Judges- this is a time for leadership, not deflection. The American people deserve better."

-ABC News' Peter Charalambous

Seeking the death penalty in capital murder cases in Washington, D.C., is a "deliberative" process but is ultimately up to the attorney general, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro told ABC News on Tuesday.

"We will absolutely be following the president's directive, and it ultimately is in the hands of the attorney general, who makes that decision," Pirro said when asked about Trump's comments about seeking the death penalty in murder cases in the nation's capital. "When the president came in, the attorney general indicated that we would be seeking the death penalty in appropriate cases."

The U.S. Attorney's Office is beginning the process of bringing the death penalty against the suspect in the Capital Jewish Museum shooting, who allegedly killed two people because of their race.

Washington, D.C., has not put to death someone since the 1950s, and the residents of D.C. voted against the death penalty in 1992, effectively abolishing it from being used. Pirro was asked about that and said it will ultimately be up to juries to decide whether someone gets put to death.

"I think that what the public is seeing is that Washington has been far too violent, one of the most violent cities, unfortunately, in the country, and it is time that we recognize that law and order is back in D.C., and that we will use all legal sanctions and sentences as called for by law," she said.

-ABC News' Luke Barr

A Federal Reserve spokesperson on Tuesday said the central bank will abide by any court decision in the standoff between Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook and President Donald Trump.

The spokesperson said Congress directs governors to serve fixed terms and may only be removed by the president "for cause."

"Long tenures and removal protections for governors serve as a vital safeguard, ensuring that monetary policy decisions are based on data, economic analysis, and the long-term interests of the American people," the spokesperson said.

"Lisa Cook has indicated through her personal attorney that she will promptly challenge this action in court and seek a judicial decision that would confirm her ability to continue to fulfill her responsibilities as a Senate-confirmed member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. As always, the Federal Reserve will abide by any court decision," they added.

It's unclear if Cook was working Tuesday after Trump's Monday night post that he was removing her from the board. Trump cited unproven allegations of mortgage fraud as the reason for her firing. Cook pushed back that Trump didn't have the authority to remove her and that she was not resigning.

Asked about the matter on Tuesday, Trump said he was prepared for a legal fight with Cook and said he would also "abide by the court."

President Donald Trump on Tuesday responded to Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook's attorney saying they will file a lawsuit over his attempt to fire her.

"What is your response? Are you prepared for a legal fight?" a reporter asked the president at his Cabinet meeting.

"Oh sure, always," Trump responded.

Cook's attorney, Abbe Lowell, said in a statement on Tuesday that Trump "has no authority to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. His attempt to fire her, based solely on a referral letter, lacks any factual or legal basis. We will be filing a lawsuit challenging this illegal action."

Trump announced on Monday night that he was removing Cook from the Fed board over unproven allegations of mortgage fraud. "We need people that are 100% above board and it doesn't seem like she was," Trump said on Tuesday.