Seattle Federal Prosecutor Sues Trump Administration After 54-Minute Tenure
A former U.S. attorney in Washington state has sued the Trump administration to challenge his dismissal, which occurred 54 minutes after he was sworn in following a unanimous appointment by federal judges. Rogoff argues the firing was unlawful and seeks to maintain his position until a permanent, Senate-confirmed replacement is appointed.
The Justice Department contends the judicial appointment bypassed department protocols and that the president holds full authority to terminate temporary U.S. attorneys. The case presents a constitutional question regarding presidential control over interim prosecutorial appointments.
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@carolleonnigNEWWW -- U.S. attorney appointed by court and fired hours later by @TheJusticeDept sues the administration . A test case By @falgallagher
@lawofrubyRT @CarolLeonnig: NEWWW -- U.S. attorney appointed by court and fired hours later by @TheJusticeDept sues the administration . A test case…
@kylegriffin1BREAKING: The U.S. attorney in Washington state who was fired by Trump just 54 minutes after assuming the office has filed a lawsuit challenging his removal — signaling the first legal challenge to the termination of this kind. https://t.c
@politicoFired federal prosecutor in Seattle sues Trump
@thehillBREAKING: Top US prosecutor in Seattle sues Trump, Blanche over quick ‘unlawful’ firing
@polltracker2024Politico: Fired federal prosecutor in Seattle sues Trump A federal prosecutor in Washington State who was axed by President Donald Trump filed a lawsuit Tuesday that challenges not just his own firing, but a core tenet of the Trump adminis
@justthenewsFederal prosecutor in Seattle sues Trump, Blanche for firing him an hour after he was sworn-in
@marionawfal🇺🇸 A U.S. attorney who lasted just 54 minutes on the job is suing the Trump administration to get his position back. Roger Rogoff was unanimously appointed by federal judges to lead the Western District of Washington, then fired by Trump l
@cnnA former US attorney in Washington state is suing the Trump administration for firing him less than one hour after a panel of federal judges unanimously voted to appoint him to the role.