Former Trump-era US Attorney Sues Administration Over Quick-Triggered Firing, Seeking Job Back Pay

A former US attorney in Washington state is suing the Trump administration for firing him minutes after he was appointed by a panel of federal judges, who had unanimously voted to appoint him to the role. The lawsuit claims that the swift termination was unlawful and seeks to have his employment reinstated. The incident occurred on May 9, 2017, when the panel approved Attorney Michael D. Carpinello for the position. Carpinello is seeking compensation for what he claims was a breach of his civil rights.