Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Prosecutor Sues Government Over Political Firing
Imagine a lawyer named Michael who prosecuted people involved in the January 6th Capitol riot.
After the election, he got fired without any good reason, even though he was doing a great job.
Michael thinks he was fired because of politics and the new people in charge.
Now, he's suing the government, wanting his job back because he believes it's important that lawyers aren't punished for doing what's right.
He wants everyone to know that the rules should be followed, no matter who is in power.
Former prosecutor Michael Gordon is suing the government over his firing.
Gordon was fired on June 27th after prosecuting numerous January 6th Capitol riot defendants.
Gordon's termination letter did not specify a reason, despite a positive performance review.
He believes his firing was politically motivated retribution for his work.
Gordon is seeking reinstatement and says it's a matter of justice.
- Who
- Michael Gordon, along with two other former Justice Department officials, is suing the government.
- What
- Former prosecutor Michael Gordon is suing the federal government.
- When
- June 27th was the date of his firing.
- Where
- The lawsuit concerns the U.S. Justice Department.
- Why
- Gordon claims his termination was politically motivated retribution for prosecuting individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol riot.
Gordon's View
Government's View
Reason for Termination
Gordon's View
Gordon believes he was fired for prosecuting people the government wanted protected.
Government's View
The government has not provided a public reason for firing Gordon.
- Plaintiff
- Michael Gordon
- Date of Termination
- June 27th
- Defendants
- Federal Government, Attorney General Pam Bondi
- Reason for Firing
- Unspecified in termination letter
- Gordon's Age
- 47
- Number of Defendants Prosecuted
- Over three dozen