A federal prosecutor terminated last year has filed suit against the Justice Department in Miami federal court, alleging that his firing violated his constitutional right to free speech. Will Rosenzweig was removed from his position shortly after a conservative political commentator identified and publicized a blog he had authored years earlier, which included critical commentary about President Donald Trump among posts on various other topics.
According to the lawsuit, Rosenzweig was dismissed in September 2025 while preparing for a substantial Medicare fraud case and was notified of his termination by then-Attorney General Pam Bondi less than three hours after the blog post appeared online. The termination occurred while Rosenzweig was away observing Rosh Hashana with his family. Prior to his firing, the five-year prosecutor had been informed he would receive a designated parking space, indicating he was valued within his office.
The blog in question had been inactive for more than six years at the time of his dismissal and covered diverse subjects including travel and sports alongside political observations. The legal complaint characterizes Rosenzweig as a highly respected attorney who received consistent accolades and awards throughout his tenure. The lawsuit seeks reinstatement and a judicial declaration that the firing was unlawful.
Rosenzweig’s case is part of a broader personnel restructuring within the Justice Department over the preceding year and a half, which has resulted in the dismissal of multiple prosecutors involved in investigations related to Trump and matters deemed contrary to administration priorities. The department declined to provide comment, citing the ongoing litigation. The complaint argues that conditioning federal employment on political silence would undermine foundational American principles regarding free speech and merit-based public service.
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