# Trump Admin Seeks Stay of Discovery in Fired Prosecutor Lawsuit

> Trump administration moves to halt discovery in lawsuit filed by fired federal prosecutor Will Rosenzweig.
- Title: Trump Admin Seeks Stay of Discovery in Fired Prosecutor…
- Summary: Trump administration moves to halt discovery in lawsuit filed by fired federal prosecutor Will Rosenzweig.
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- Source: Law & Crime — https://lawandcrime.com/high-profile/would-be-inappropriate-trump-admin-seeks-stay-of-discovery-in-fired-assistant-us-attorneys-lawsuit
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## Trump Admin Requests Discovery Stay
The Trump administration filed a nine-page motion to stay discovery in a lawsuit by fired federal prosecutor Will Rosenzweig.
## Rosenzweig Fired in September 2025
Will Rosenzweig was fired by email from then-Attorney General Pam Bondi in September 2025 after criticizing Trump in a blog post.
## Lawsuit Alleges Retaliation
Rosenzweig filed a 57-page lawsuit in early August alleging First Amendment retaliation and separation of powers violations.
## First Amendment Claim
The lawsuit states the First Amendment forbids the government from making approved politics a qualification for public service.
## DOJ Argues Channeling Provisions
The DOJ claims Rosenzweig's case is precluded by the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 channeling provisions.
## MSPB Already Dismissed Case
The Merit Systems Protection Board dismissed Rosenzweig's case before the DOJ sought a stay of discovery.
## Key takeaway

The Trump administration requested a court stay on discovery in a lawsuit by fired federal prosecutor Will Rosenzweig, claiming his dismissal violated First Amendment rights.