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Judge Reinstates Seattle’s Top Federal Prosecutor, Ousted by Trump

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Federal judge blocks Trump from firing court-appointed Seattle US attorney

A federal judge in Washington state ruled that President Trump cannot fire US attorneys who have been appointed by courts, blocking the dismissal of a Seattle prosecutor who had the job for less than an hour. The ruling tests the scope of presidential authority over court-appointed interim prosecutors.

Oct 1, 2026·4 sourcesU.S. policy & lawTrump administrationJudicial appointmentsInstitutional independencePresidential authority
Federal judge blocks Trump from firing court-appointed Seattle US attorney
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