Maurene Comey Firing Ruled Illegal

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1. 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.

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• 26 Oct US court rules daughter of Trump critic James Comey was illegally firedJudge Jesse Furman ruled on Monday that Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey, was illegally fired by the Trump administration in July 2025. The judge rejected the argument that President Trump could fire federal prosecutors without cause, stating it contradicts constitutional principles and protections for federal employees. Furman ordered the reinstatement of Comey along with back pay from her…Al Jazeera
• 26 Oct Judge says DOJ illegally fired the daughter of former FBI director ComeyA New York federal judge ruled that the Justice Department illegally dismissed former prosecutor Maurene Comey in July 2025, arguing it violated her constitutional right to due process. Judge Jesse Furman stated the DOJ invented an expansive theory of executive power without legal basis for firing Comey, who is the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey. Her lawsuit claims she was fired because of her father's…NPR
• 26 Oct Obama judge rules Trump DOJ illegally fired James Comey's daughter, rejects sweeping Article II claimJudge Jesse Furman, an Obama appointee, ruled that the Trump Justice Department unlawfully fired Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, from her position as an assistant U.S. attorney in New York. The judge rejected the DOJ’s argument based on Article II of the Constitution and emphasized the importance of civil service protections for government workers. Furman ordered Comey's reinstatement…Fox News
• 26 Oct Trump 'illegally' fired James Comey's daughter Maurene who led Epstein and Diddy prosecutions, judge finds in bombshell rulingA federal judge ruled that the Justice Department illegally fired Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, from her position as an assistant US attorney in New York last July. The termination violated constitutional protections including separation of powers, the First Amendment, and due process under the Fifth Amendment. Judge reinstated Comey to her role with back pay starting December 20, 2025.Daily Mail
• 26 Oct ‘Unlawful’: Judge on Trump administration’s dismissal of ex-FBI chief Comey’s daughterOn Monday, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s dismissal of Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, from her position as a federal prosecutor was unlawful. Judge Jesse M Furman rejected arguments by the administration claiming the president has “conclusive and preclusive” powers over federal prosecutors, stating this claim contradicts nearly two centuries of Supreme Court…Times of India
• 26 Oct Federal judge rules Maurene Comey’s firing by Trump administration was illegalA federal judge has determined that Maurene Comey's firing by the Trump administration was illegal. Comey, who worked as a federal prosecutor at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and is the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was terminated in July 2025 without notice or reason given. She had previously filed a criminal complaint against the Department of Justice after her…Washington Examiner
• 26 Oct Trump's DOJ illegally fired ex-FBI director's daughter Maurene Comey, judge rulesJudge Jesse M. Furman ruled that the Trump administration illegally fired Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, from her position as an assistant U.S. attorney in New York in July 2025. The judge determined that her dismissal violated constitutional separation of powers and due process rights, ordering back pay and reinstatement. Furman rejected the government’s argument for unrestricted…The Independent
• 26 Oct Maurene Comey was illegally fired as federal prosecutor, judge rulesFederal Judge Jesse Furman ruled that Maurene Comey was illegally fired from her position as a federal prosecutor in New York last July. Comey, who worked on high-profile cases and received top accolades, argued she was terminated due to her father’s political stance against former President Donald Trump or perceived political affiliation. The judge dismissed the government's argument that prosecutors can be fired…The Guardian
• 26 Oct Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI director, unlawfully fired as federal prosecutor by Trump DOJ, judge rulesA federal judge ruled that Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey, must be reinstated as a federal prosecutor after being unlawfully dismissed by the Trump administration’s Department of Justice in July 2025. Judge Jesse Furman ordered back pay and criticized the DOJ for violating congressional limits on the Attorney General’s power to remove officials. The decision is expected to face an appeal…New York Post
• 26 Oct Judge declares Maurene Comey's firing illegal and tears into Trump adminA federal judge ruled that Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was illegally dismissed from her position as a federal prosecutor in New York in July 2025. Judge Jesse M. Furman concluded that the termination breached constitutional principles and rejected the government’s argument that prosecutors can be removed at the president's discretion without congressional oversight. The judge…The Independent

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