A former federal prosecutor, Will Rosenzweig, is suing the Justice Department after being fired over blog posts that were critical of President Trump and his administration. The posts were written before Rosenzweig joined the Justice Department, but they were later publicized by a conservative commentator who brought them to the attention of senior department officials. Rosenzweig argues that his dismissal violated his rights and that the government improperly retaliated against him for protected speech. The case raises broader questions about political pressure, employee speech, and protections for federal workers under the Trump administration.
See "Prosecutor fired over blogposts critical of Trump sues US justice department", Staff, The Guardian, August 7, 2026