A federal appeals court has intervened to prevent the reinstatement of Roger Rogoff, a Democrat US Attorney who was fired by President Trump shortly after receiving his appointment. The case stems from a legal dispute over Rogoff's removal and the authority of the President to fire court-appointed attorneys.
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a pause on a lower court's order that would have reinstated Rogoff to his position as US Attorney for the Western District of Washington.
Rogoff, appointed by a panel of district judges, was removed by President Trump less than an hour after his appointment because Democrats had blocked Trump's original nominee, Neil Floyd.
Rogoff filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration, arguing that his constitutional rights were violated by the president’s decision to fire him in favor of keeping Neil Floyd, the First Assistant US Attorney, in a position without a formal nomination or Senate approval.
A ruling by US District Judge Stanley Bastian, an Obama appointee, determined that Trump lacked the authority to remove court-appointed US attorneys, prompting the DOJ to appeal the decision.
The Ninth Circuit's administrative stay maintained the status quo, meaning Rogoff will not return to his position while the appeal is processed.
The appeals court's decision underscores the ongoing legal conflict over the powers of the presidency in relation to court-appointed positions. The outcome of the appeal will further clarify this important constitutional question regarding executive authority and judicial appointments.
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/10/win-trump-appeals-court-pauses-judges-order-blocks/
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