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News in English (USA) / 01.10.2026 / 22:00

Legal Rulings Favor Court-Appointed Prosecutors Fired by Trump

A series of judicial decisions have upheld the positions of federal prosecutors dismissed by Trump, notably reinstating Roger Rogoff as the U.S. attorney in Western Washington and restoring the court-appointed top federal prosecutor in Seattle. Judges ruled that Trump lacked the authority to fire Rogoff and mandated his reinstatement, along with other positions that were unjustly terminated. These rulings emphasize the legal constraints on presidential powers regarding the dismissal of appointed officials.
Politico, The New York Times, The Seattle Times, KOMO, Reuters, TradingView, MyNorthwest.com, Investing.com, WSAU