U.S. Attorney Fired Hours After Appointment | Seattle News

A U.S. attorney in Washington state was appointed by judges just hours before being abruptly fired by the President — sparking a high-stakes legal battle over constitutional authority and separation of powers. Roger Rogoff, a seasoned prosecutor and former judge with bipartisan backing, is suing, claiming the administration violated federal law by sidelining a properly vetted, interim appointee. The acting AG counters that the President has the right to remove temporary appointees, but Rogoff’s team argues this undermines the justice system and sets a dangerous precedent. This case could reshape how federal appointments are handled — and whether the Constitution’s checks and balances still hold. 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/30a66a9733bc8534