Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing
Summary
Roger Rogoff, the former U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, has sued President Donald Trump after being fired soon after federal judges appointed him. Rogoff claims his removal was illegal and asks a court to restore him until a Senate-approved replacement is named.Key Facts
- Roger Rogoff was appointed U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington by federal judges.
- President Trump fired Rogoff less than an hour after this appointment.
- Rogoff's lawsuit says his firing breaks federal law and the U.S. Constitution's rule about appointments.
- Federal law allows district courts to appoint interim U.S. attorneys if the Senate has not confirmed a nominee within 120 days.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the judges did not consult the Trump administration before appointing Rogoff.
- The Western District of Washington has lacked a Senate-confirmed U.S. attorney since mid-2023.
- After President Trump started his second term, he fired previous court-appointed U.S. attorney Tessa Gorman.
- Other court-appointed U.S. attorneys in states like Virginia, New Jersey, New York, and Nevada have also been fired by the Trump administration.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
