Court-Appointed U.S. Attorney Sues Trump Administration Over 54-Minute Dismissal

Court-Appointed U.S. Attorney Sues Trump Administration Over 54-Minute Dismissal

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President Donald Trump removed Roger Rogoff, a court-appointed U. S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, less than an hour after his swearing-in. The Seattle Times reported that the dismissal occurred shortly after a panel of federal judges appointed Rogoff to the post. CNN and The Guardian noted that the firing raised questions about the administration's use of temporary appointments and presidential authority to remove court-appointed prosecutors.

CBS News added that the abrupt action drew criticism from officials. Rogoff responded by filing a lawsuit seeking to overturn his removal, arguing that the termination violated federal law and the Constitution. CBS News reported that the suit seeks reinstatement and challenges the legality of the firing. CNN, NBC News, PBS and Fox News also covered the filing, noting that the attorney claims the administration exceeded its authority.

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July 24, 2026
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Court-Appointed U.S. Attorney Sues Administration Over 54-Minute Dismissal
Court-Appointed U.S. Attorney Sues Administration Over 54-Minute Dismissal

Fox News • 24 Jul 14:27

Roger Rogoff, appointed by a federal judges panel as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, filed a lawsuit after the Trump administration removed him 54 minutes after his swearing-in, raising questions about presidential authority to fire court-appointed prosecutors.

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July 22, 2026
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Former Washington U.S. Attorney Sues Over Immediate Dismissal by Trump Administration
Former Washington U.S. Attorney Sues Over Immediate Dismissal by Trump Administration

PBS • 22 Jul 22:30

Roger Rogoff, appointed by a district judges' panel, filed a lawsuit challenging his termination less than an hour after being sworn in, arguing the firing violates statutory and constitutional provisions.

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July 21, 2026
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Former Seattle U.S. Attorney Sues Over 54-Minute Tenure After Trump Dismissal
Former Seattle U.S. Attorney Sues Over 54-Minute Tenure After Trump Dismissal

NBC News • 21 Jul 22:29

Roger Rogoff, appointed by a panel of federal judges, filed a lawsuit challenging his removal by President Trump, arguing the firing violated federal law and the Constitution.

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Former Washington US attorney files lawsuit to regain post after brief dismissal
Former Washington US attorney files lawsuit to regain post after brief dismissal

CNN • 21 Jul 21:14

Roger Rogoff, a former U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, has sued the Trump administration, claiming his firing an hour after a judges’ appointment violated federal law.

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Former Seattle U.S. Attorney Sues Trump Administration Over Dismissal
Former Seattle U.S. Attorney Sues Trump Administration Over Dismissal

CBS News • 21 Jul 20:40

Roger Rogoff, who was appointed U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington by local judges, has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn his firing by President Trump, arguing the removal violates federal law and the Constitution.

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July 16, 2026
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Trump dismisses Seattle U.S. attorney Roger Rogoff after judges' appointment
Trump dismisses Seattle U.S. attorney Roger Rogoff after judges' appointment

CBS News • 16 Jul 14:21

President Trump removed Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington shortly after federal judges appointed him, prompting criticism from officials and raising legal questions about the appointment process.

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Acting Attorney General announces removal of Seattle U.S. attorney appointed by district judges
Acting Attorney General announces removal of Seattle U.S. attorney appointed by district judges

Fox News • 16 Jul 13:50

Roger Rogoff, appointed by federal judges as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, was dismissed less than an hour after taking office, with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche citing presidential authority.

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Trump dismisses Seattle U.S. attorney appointed by district judges
Trump dismisses Seattle U.S. attorney appointed by district judges

The Guardian • 16 Jul 12:07

President Donald Trump removed Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney for Western Washington less than an hour after a panel of federal judges appointed him, highlighting a dispute over the appointment process.

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Trump dismisses court-appointed Seattle U.S. attorney Roger Rogoff
Trump dismisses court-appointed Seattle U.S. attorney Roger Rogoff

CNN • 16 Jul 11:06

President Donald Trump removed Roger Rogoff, who had been appointed by a panel of federal judges as U.S. attorney for western Washington, less than an hour after his swearing-in, raising questions about the administration's use of temporary appointments.

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Trump dismisses court-appointed U.S. attorney in Seattle hours after swearing-in
Trump dismisses court-appointed U.S. attorney in Seattle hours after swearing-in

NBC News • 16 Jul 03:36

President Donald Trump removed Roger Rogoff, a court-appointed U.S. attorney for western Washington, less than an hour after his appointment, prompting legal challenges and criticism from lawmakers.

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Trump removes Seattle U.S. attorney Roger Rogoff hours after swearing-in
Trump removes Seattle U.S. attorney Roger Rogoff hours after swearing-in

KOMO • 16 Jul 00:31

President Donald Trump dismissed Roger Rogoff, who had been appointed by federal judges as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, less than an hour after his oath of office.

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July 15, 2026
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Trump administration dismisses newly appointed U.S. attorney in Seattle after less than an hour
Trump administration dismisses newly appointed U.S. attorney in Seattle after less than an hour

The Seattle Times • 15 Jul 23:54

Roger Rogoff, appointed by federal judges as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, was terminated by President Trump within an hour, prompting a likely legal challenge over the appointment process.

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