Judge Rules Maurene Comey's Firing Illegal
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- Dareh GregorianNBC News
- Brittney DonovanThe Independent
- Ryan KingNew York Post
- Associated PressThe Guardian
- Claire CarterWashington Examiner
- Karan ManralTimes of India
- Breanne DeppischDaily Mail
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A federal judge ruled Monday that former Assistant United States Attorney Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was “unlawfully terminated” and ordered that she be reinstated to her job.
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The Justice Department’s abrupt firing of Comey in July 2025 violated the separation of powers and Comey’s Fifth Amendment due process and statutory rights, U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman found.
The Justice Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Furman rejected arguments presented by the government asserting that federal prosecutors could be removed at will because they exercise the president's "conclusive and preclusive" authority.
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Trump 'illegally' fired James Comey's daughter Maurene who led Epstein and Diddy prosecutions, judge finds in bombshell ruling
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- 26 Oct
A federal judge ruled Monday that former Assistant United States Attorney Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was “unlawfully terminated” and ordered that she be reinstated to her job.
Coverage 8 articles
26 Oct Trump 'illegally' fired James Comey's daughter Maurene who led Epstein and Diddy prosecutions, judge finds in bombshell ruling
Daily Mail
26 Oct ‘Unlawful’: Judge on Trump administration’s dismissal of ex-FBI chief Comey’s daughter
Times of India
26 Oct Federal judge rules Maurene Comey’s firing by Trump administration was illegal
Washington Examiner
26 Oct Trump's DOJ illegally fired ex-FBI director's daughter Maurene Comey, judge rules
The Independent
26 Oct Maurene Comey was illegally fired as federal prosecutor, judge rules
The Guardian
26 Oct Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI director, unlawfully fired as federal prosecutor by Trump DOJ, judge rules
New York Post- 26 Oct Judge declares Maurene Comey's firing illegal and tears into Trump admin
The Independent 
26 Oct Judge orders DOJ to reinstate former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director
NBC News
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