Former federal prosecutor Will Rosenzweig has sued the U.S. Department of Justice after being fired over personal blog posts criticizing President Donald Trump. Rosenzweig filed the lawsuit in federal court in Miami, where he worked as a federal prosecutor for five years. He claims his dismissal violated his rights protected under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
The firing occurred in September 2025, just two weeks before Rosenzweig was set to begin trial in a multi-million dollar Medicare fraud case. Older posts from his personal blog covering various topics were highlighted online by a conservative political commentator. The commentator shared a screenshot of Rosenzweig's LinkedIn profile and tagged senior Department of Justice officials.
Dismissal during Rosh Hashanah
According to the lawsuit, Rosenzweig received an email signed by then U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi informing him of his firing less than three hours after the online post. He was out of town with his family celebrating Rosh Hashanah when the email arrived.
His termination was part of a broader series of dismissals at the Department of Justice over the past year and a half. Those removed included prosecutors involved in investigations concerning Trump and officials viewed as opposing government goals.
Lawsuit details and Department response
The lawsuit states that Rosenzweig was an accomplished prosecutor who consistently received praise and awards for his performance. Just weeks before his dismissal, he was informed he would receive a special parking space because of his work record.
Rosenzweig is asking the court to reinstate him to his position, award back pay, and rule that his firing was unlawful. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Justice declined to comment on the lawsuit, citing ongoing litigation.
