Judge Sues Trump Over Illegal Removal | Seattle News

A former judge is suing President Trump and top Justice Department officials, claiming his abrupt firing less than an hour after being sworn in as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington was illegal and unconstitutional. Appointed unanimously by all 17 district court judges, he argues the administration ignored federal law that mandates interim appointments until Senate confirmation — and is seeking a court order to restore him to his post. The case could reshape presidential power over interim prosecutors, echoing past disputes under Trump’s administration. A hearing is set for August 18. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/95a69107c723965d