Judge blocks Trump from firing Seattle US attorney who had job for an hour
President Trump fired Roger Rogoff, the top federal prosecutor in Seattle, shortly after Rogoff was sworn in. A judge has blocked this firing. The case involves questions about whether Trump had the authority to remove Rogoff in this way.
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2 developments- Oct 1Judge blocks Trump from firing Seattle US attorney who had job for an hour
- Oct 2Only right-leaning coverage:Obama-Appointed Judge Blocks Trump’s Firing of Court-Appointed U.S. Attorney in Washington State
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5 viewpointsRan by 7 outlets across the spectrum· Q13fox, WCBD News 2, +1 more
Judge overturns Trump’s decision to fire court-appointed U.S. attorney in Seattle
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3 viewpointsObama-Appointed Judge Blocks Trump’s Firing of Court-Appointed U.S. Attorney in Washington State
Obama judge halts Trump firing bid as decades-old legal authority tees up possible major reversal
Judge restores Seattle US attorney who Trump fired after court appointment
Judge overturns Trump’s decision to fire court-appointed US attorney in Seattle