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Judge Sues Trump Over U.S. Attorney Removal | Salt Lake City News
A former judge is suing President Trump and top Justice Department officials after being fired less than an hour after being sworn in as U.S. attorney — a move he claims violates federal law and the Constitution. Appointed by unanimous vote of the 17 judges in the Western District of Washington under a specific federal statute, Rogoff argues the president overstepped authority by unilaterally removing him, asserting only a Senate-confirmed successor can legally replace him. The Justice Department counters that the president retains removal power, but this high-stakes legal battle could…
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