Judicially Appointed U.S. Attorney Sues | Raleigh News

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

Seattle’s top federal prosecutor, Roger Rogoff, was sworn in—then fired less than an hour later in a stunning legal showdown. Appointed by local judges rather than the President, Rogoff is now suing, claiming his removal was unconstitutional and undermined judicial authority. The Justice Department counters that the President has full power to oust judicially appointed U.S. attorneys, especially when they bypassed administration consultation. This case, the first of its kind, could reshape how federal prosecutors are appointed and removed—and ignite a broader battle over executive vs…