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Judge overturns Trump's firing of Seattle federal prosecutor
Original: Judge overturns Trump’s decision to fire court-appointed U.S. attorney in Seattle
A federal judge has overturned President Trump's attempt to dismiss the court-appointed U.S. attorney in Seattle, reinstating the prosecutor despite the administration's push to remove them. The ruling tests the limits of presidential power over court-appointed federal prosecutors, who are typically selected by judges rather than the president. The decision is likely to fuel ongoing legal and political debate over the independence of federal law enforcement and the boundaries of executive authority.
Why now: The ruling directly challenges presidential authority over federal prosecutor appointments, a live constitutional and political controversy.
Donald TrumpU.S. Attorney for the Western District of WashingtonSeattlefederal court
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