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politics1 month ago•8 min saved

Trump dumps court-appointed Seattle U.S. attorney minutes after appointment

The Trump administration fired Roger Rogoff, the court-appointed U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington in Seattle, just minutes after his swearing-in. Acting AG Todd Blanche criticized the appointment process, while Rogoff says he may challenge the firing. The incident highlights tensions over how DOJ appointments are made and follows related moves in other districts.

via Fox News|

#firing #politics #roger-rogoff

politics1 month ago•3 min saved

Seattle U.S. Attorney Firing Set to Test Presidential Removal Power

President Biden's White House quickly fired Roger Rogoff as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington just hours after the court appointed him, potentially triggering the first legal showdown over the president's authority to dismiss U.S. attorneys; Rogoff says he's exploring legal options, and the case highlights ongoing tensions between the judiciary and the administration over the nomination and removal of federal prosecutors.

via Bloomberg Law News|

#politics #removal-power #seattle