Fired an hour after being sworn in, former Seattle U.S. attorney sues Trump administration

Roger Rogoff, the former U.S. attorney for Seattle, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after being fired just one hour after being sworn into office. The lawsuit argues that his termination was unconstitutional and requests that a court void the firing and temporarily restore him to his position as U.S. attorney. The case raises significant legal questions about the limits of presidential power over federal prosecutors and the protections afforded to appointed officials. The article, published by Fortune via the Associated Press on July 22, 2026, highlights ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and legal appointees.

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Fired an hour after being sworn in, former Seattle U.S. attorney sues Trump administrationFortune | FORTUNEWesternJul 22, 05:15 PM UTC

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