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U.S. attorney who served for less than an hour suing Trump administration over firing

U.S. attorney who served for less than an hour suing Trump administration over firing

Summary

Roger Rogoff, a U.S. attorney who worked for less than an hour, is suing President Donald Trump’s administration after being fired. He is asking a federal court to put him back in his job as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington.

Key Facts

  • Roger Rogoff was appointed as U.S. Attorney but served less than one hour before being fired.
  • He is suing the Trump administration over his sudden dismissal.
  • Rogoff wants a federal court to reinstate him to his former position.
  • The case raises legal questions about the firing of U.S. attorneys.
  • The position involved is for the Western District of Washington.
  • CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson provided analysis on the legal issues.
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