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Former U.S. Attorney Files Lawsuit After Being Fired 54 Minutes into Tenure

Roger Rogoff, recently appointed U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, was fired 54 minutes after his swearing-in and has since filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. The lawsuit challenges the administration's authority to remove him, citing federal law regarding the appointment of U.S. attorneys and could set a precedent for future presidential dismissals of judicially appointed officials.

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Roger Rogoff, recently appointed U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington, was fired 54 minutes after his swearing-in and has since filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. The lawsuit challenges the administration's authority to remove him, citing federal law regarding the appointment of U.S. attorneys and could set a precedent for future presidential dismissals of judicially appointed officials.

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Trump-fired US attorney launches unprecedented court fight after just 54 minutes on the job

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Former U.S. Attorney Files Lawsuit After Being Fired 54 Minutes into Tenure