Appeals court pauses reinstatement of fired Seattle federal prosecutor
A US appeals court has placed a hold on a judge's order that would have reinstated the top federal prosecutor for the Seattle area, who was previously dismissed by President Donald Trump. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals granted an administrative stay while it reviews the case.
A US appeals court on Sunday temporarily paused a judge's order that would have reinstated the Seattle area's top federal prosecutor after the Trump administration fired her. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals granted the administration's request for an administrative stay while it considers the merits of the case.