Judge Blocks Trump's Firing of Top Federal Prosecutor in Seattle and Restores Him as U.S. Attorney

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A federal judge blocked President Trump's firing of U.S. Attorney Roger Rogoff in Seattle.
The judge ruled that the president cannot unilaterally remove a U.S. attorney appointed by a district court.
Rogoff has been reinstated to his position as U.S. attorney for the Western District of Washington.
The judge found that Charles Neil Floyd, who had been leading the office, is not the U.S. attorney.
The Justice Department intends to appeal the ruling.

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