Judge Blocks Trump's Firing of Top Federal Prosecutor in Seattle

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Published: 2026-10-02T00:47:09Z
Category: us
Source: CBS News

A federal judge has ruled that President Trump illegally fired Roger Rogoff, the U.S. attorney in Seattle, less than an hour after he was sworn into the post. This decision marks the latest in a series of rulings finding that the administration has bent federal law regarding appointments to key prosecutorial positions.

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