He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing
Summary
Roger Rogoff, the top federal prosecutor in Seattle, was fired by President Donald Trump shortly after being sworn in. Rogoff has filed a lawsuit arguing that his removal was illegal because he was court-appointed, not a presidential nominee confirmed by the Senate.Key Facts
- Roger Rogoff was appointed by federal judges to be U.S. attorney for western Washington.
- He was fired less than an hour after being sworn in by an order from President Trump.
- Rogoff’s lawsuit claims his removal violates the Constitution and ignores the court’s authority.
- Usually, U.S. attorneys are nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate.
- If there is a vacancy and no Senate-confirmed attorney, judges can appoint an interim U.S. attorney.
- The Justice Department said firing court-appointed attorneys is within the President’s power.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the judges did not consult the administration when selecting Rogoff.
- The western Washington district has not had a Senate-confirmed U.S. attorney since 2023.
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