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'This is about the rule of law': U.S. attorney fired by Trump sues to overturn dismissal

First publishedJul 22, 22:30 UTC

Last updatedJul 23, 00:01 UTC · 14m ago

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'This is about the rule of law': U.S. attorney fired by Trump sues to overturn dismissal

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attorney in Washington state who was fired by the Trump administration is suing the government over his dismissal. Roger Rogoff was sworn in after a panel of judges unanimously selected him.

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attorney in Washington state who was fired by the Trump administration is suing the government over his dismissal. Roger Rogoff was sworn in after a panel of judges unanimously selected him. Less than an hour later, he was fired via email. His lawsuit highlights the legal fight over Trump's power to shape the judiciary.

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What's the story?: attorney in Washington state who was fired by the Trump administration is suing the government over his dismissal. Roger Rogoff was sworn in after a panel of judges unanimously selected him.
How widely is it covered?: 1 outlet, average source rating 8.0/10.
When was it last updated?: 14m ago.

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