Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing
Politics Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing, arguing removal was unlawful By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Under federal law, the attorney general can name an interim U.S. attorney, who can serve for a 120-day term. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who is also named as a defendant in the lawsuit, announced that Mr.
- ▪Politics Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing, arguing removal was unlawful By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a fo
- ▪Under federal law, the attorney general can name an interim U.S. attorney, who can serve for a 120-day term.
- ▪Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who is also named as a defendant in the lawsuit, announced that Mr.
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Politics Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing, arguing removal was unlawful By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn Updated on: July 24, 2026 / 10:02 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The former U.S. attorney in Seattle who was fired from his post soon after federal judges in the area installed him in the role has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, arguing that his removal was unlawful.Roger Rogoff is asking the federal district court in Seattle to void his firing last week by President Trump and issue an order declaring that he remains the U.S.
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