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Top US prosecutor in Seattle sues Trump, Blanche over quick ‘unlawful’ firing

The Hill
July 21, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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Top US prosecutor in Seattle sues Trump, Blanche over quick ‘unlawful’ firing

A federal prosecutor in Seattle who was sacked by President Trump last week after barely an hour on the job is challenging his removal in court, setting the stage for an unprecedented legal battle that could determine who has the power to fire court-appointed U.S. attorneys. Roger Rogoff was fired as the top prosecutor for…

A federal prosecutor in Seattle who was sacked by President Trump last week after barely an hour on the job is challenging his removal in court, setting the stage for an unprecedented legal battle that could determine who has the power to fire court-appointed U.S. attorneys. Roger Rogoff was fired as the top prosecutor for…