Seattle Federal Prosecutor Roger Rogoff Sues Trump Over Rapid Dismissal
Roger Rogoff, recently fired as Seattle’s top federal prosecutor after less than an hour on the job, is contesting his removal in court, raising questions about the authority to dismiss court-appointed U.S. attorneys.
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Roger Rogoff, the federal prosecutor appointed to lead the U.S.Attorney’s Office in Seattle, has filed a lawsuit challenging his dismissal by President Donald Trump. Rogoff was removed from his position last week after serving for barely an hour. This legal challenge could set a precedent regarding the authority to fire court-appointed U.S. attorneys.
The case highlights an unprecedented dispute over the limits of presidential power in the removal of federal prosecutors. The lawsuit was reported by The Hill on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.
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