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Judge blocks Trump's firing of Seattle US attorney
Original: Judge overturns Trump’s decision to fire court-appointed U.S. attorney in Seattle
A federal judge has ruled that President Trump could not lawfully remove the court-appointed US attorney for the Western District of Washington in Seattle, overturning the administration's attempt to dismiss the prosecutor. The decision is being widely covered by major US outlets and raises fresh questions about the limits of presidential power over independently appointed federal prosecutors.
Why now: It is a significant legal check on Trump's authority to remove court-appointed prosecutors, with implications for presidential power.
Donald TrumpUS District CourtUS Attorney's Office for the Western District of WashingtonSeattle
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- Judge overturns Trump’s decision to fire court-appointed U.S. attorney in Seattle · Los Angeles Times
- Judge overturns Trump’s decision to fire court-appointed U.S. attorney in Seattle · NBC News
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