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July 21, 2026
Roger Rogoff Sues Trump Over Unlawful Firing as U.S. Attorney
- Roger Rogoff, fired by President Trump just 54 minutes after being appointed U.S. attorney, has filed a lawsuit claiming his dismissal was unlawful.
- The lawsuit names Trump, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, and the Justice Department, seeking to be reinstated until a Senate-confirmed replacement is appointed.
- Rogoff's legal team argues that his firing undermines the Senate's role in judicial appointments and violates the Appointments Clause of the Constitution.
6 Sources
- Roger Rogoff Files Suit Challenging Trump’s Power to Fire HimJul 21, 2026 at 6:38 PM · NYT
- Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing, arguing removal was unlawfulJul 21, 2026 at 8:40 PM · CBS News
- US attorney who Trump fired minutes after he got the job sues to get it backJul 21, 2026 at 9:14 PM · CNN
- Judges' pick for Seattle's federal prosecutor sues Trump after ousterJul 21, 2026 at 9:25 PM · Reuters
- U.S. attorney who served for 54 minutes sues over firing by TrumpJul 21, 2026 at 10:29 PM · NBC
- Top US prosecutor in Seattle sues Trump, Blanche over quick 'unlawful' firingJul 21, 2026 at 10:40 PM · The Hill