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Judge Reinstates Seattle's Top Federal Prosecutor Ousted by Trump
Original: Judge Reinstates Seattle's Top Federal Prosecutor, Ousted by Trump https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/us/seattle-us-atto
A federal judge has reinstated Roger Rogoff, the top federal prosecutor for the Seattle area, after he was removed by President Trump. The ruling restores Rogoff to his post as US attorney for the Western District of Washington, pushing back against the administration's attempt to oust him. The decision is drawing attention amid ongoing legal fights over the president's authority to dismiss prosecutors he appointed but whose removals face statutory limits.
Why now: A federal court has just blocked a Trump dismissal of a US attorney, feeding debate over presidential removal powers.
Roger RogoffDonald TrumpSeattleUS Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington
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- Judge Reinstates Seattle's Top Federal Prosecutor, Ousted by Trump https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/us/seattle-us-attorney-roger-rogoff-reinstated.html # USPolitics # Government # Law · nyt_us@robot.villas · 3
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