Judge Sues Trump Over Illegal Firing | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

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—was illegal and violated federal law and the Constitution. Appointed by 17 unanimous votes from the Western District’s judges, he argues the administration overstepped authority by sidelining him before Senate confirmation, while the Justice Department insists the President retains the power to remove interim appointees. The lawsuit seeks to restore him to his post and block any replacement until a Senate-confirmed nominee is in…