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Roger Rogoff, the top federal prosecutor in Seattle, was fired by President Trump after only about an hour on the job. He is now challenging his removal in court, arguing it was unlawful. The lawsuit sets the stage for an unprecedented legal battle that could determine the limits of presidential power to fire court-appointed U.S. attorneys. The case raises constitutional questions about the independence of federal prosecutors and the scope of executive authority.
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A federal prosecutor in Seattle who was dismissed by President Trump last week after barely an hour on the job is now challenging his removal in court. The case sets the stage for an unprecedented legal battle that could determine who holds the authority to fire court-appointed U.S. attorneys.
Roger Rogoff was fired as the top prosecutor for...
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Top US prosecutor in Seattle sues Trump over quick 'unlawful' firing