Federal Judge Blocks Firing of Seattle U.S. Attorney Who Reportedly Served One Hour
A federal judge has blocked President Trump from firing the U.S. attorney in Seattle, who had reportedly held the position for just one hour.
La Crosse Eau Claire, WI, October 1, 2026 — A federal judge has issued an order preventing President Trump from removing the U.S. attorney in Seattle from his post. The U.S. attorney in question had reportedly been in the position for only one hour prior to this development.
The specific details surrounding the attempted removal and the subsequent judicial intervention were not fully elaborated in the available information. The name of the federal judge who issued the blocking order has not been provided, nor has the name of the U.S. attorney who was the subject of the directive. The court jurisdiction where the ruling was made is also not specified.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Washington, based in Seattle, is responsible for prosecuting federal crimes in the region. Appointments and removals of U.S. attorneys are typically actions taken by the Department of Justice, often with the concurrence of the President.
Reports indicated that the individual in question had occupied the position for a notably brief period, reportedly just one hour. The reason for the President’s alleged attempt to terminate the U.S. attorney’s tenure, and the specific legal grounds cited by the federal judge in blocking the action, were not disclosed.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Seattle, like other federal prosecutor offices, plays a critical role in enforcing federal law within its judicial district. Further details regarding the individuals involved, the timeline of events, and the resolution of this matter remain pending.
Story summarized from the original created by By Tierney Sneed, CNN on www.wxow.com, see more information here.
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