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- Roger Rogoff sued U.S. President Donald Trump and the Justice Department on July 21, 2026, alleging his dismissal violated federal law and the Constitution’s Appointments Clause.
- The complaint names acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Justice Department as defendants, with Blanche stating on X that courts may appoint but the president may fire temporary U.S. attorneys.
- A Justice Department spokesperson said the president’s action is wholly within his authority.
