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August 7, 2026
Will Rosenzweig Sues DOJ for Firing Over Critical Trump Comments
- Will Rosenzweig was fired just two weeks before a major trial after a conservative commentator highlighted his critical blog posts about Donald Trump.
- The lawsuit, filed in Miami, seeks reinstatement, backpay, and a declaration that his firing was unlawful, citing violations of his free speech rights.
- Rosenzweig was recognized as a highly respected prosecutor with a strong performance record, and his blog included a range of topics beyond politics.
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- Prosecutor Sues Justice Dept. Over Dismissal After Right-Wing Influencer’s ClaimAug 7, 2026 at 3:12 PM · NYT
- Fired federal prosecutor sues Justice DepartmentAug 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM · ABC News
- Prosecutor fired over blogposts critical of Trump sues US justice departmentAug 7, 2026 at 9:24 PM · The Guardian