Judge Rules Maurene Comey's Firing Illegal
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A federal judge ruled Monday that the Trump administration’s firing of Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor and daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was unlawful.
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Maurene Comey served as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan for around a decade, working on high-profile cases against defendants like Sean "Diddy" Combs, Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.
The Justice Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
"To accept Defendants' argument would be to unsettle the very equilibrium established by this Nation's constitutional system," the judge wrote.
Following her dismissal, she sued the Justice Department and other officials, alleging that her termination violated the constitutional separation of powers, the First Amendment and the Fifth Amendment’s Due Process Clause.
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Judge 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…
Trump's DOJ illegally fired ex-FBI director's daughter Maurene Comey, judge rules →2 articles from The Independent on this storyJudge Jesse Furman ruled that the Department of Justice's firing of Maurene Comey without cause was unlawful, siding with Comey who is the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey. The ruling, which came in response to arguments made by the DOJ under Article II of the U.S. Constitution regarding presidential power to fire prosecutors, explicitly rejected these claims and found that Comey’s dismissal violated the…
Maurene Comey ruling offers hope of check on Trump’s assault on rule of law →2 articles from The Guardian on this storyFederal Judge Jesse Furman ruled on Monday that the Justice Department unlawfully terminated former Assistant United States Attorney Maurene Comey in July 2025, ordering her reinstatement with backpay through December 20, 2025. The judge determined that firing Comey violated due process and statutory rights, criticizing the Trump administration’s claim of unrestricted power to fire career prosecutors without proper…
Judge orders DOJ to reinstate former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director →A 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…
Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI director, unlawfully fired as federal prosecutor by Trump DOJ, judge rules →A 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…
Federal judge rules Maurene Comey’s firing by Trump administration was illegal →On 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…
‘Unlawful’: Judge on Trump administration’s dismissal of ex-FBI chief Comey’s daughter →Show 4 more outlets
A 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.
Trump 'illegally' fired James Comey's daughter Maurene who led Epstein and Diddy prosecutions, judge finds in bombshell ruling →Judge 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…
Obama judge rules Trump DOJ illegally fired James Comey's daughter, rejects sweeping Article II claim →A 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…
Judge says DOJ illegally fired the daughter of former FBI director Comey →Judge 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…
US court rules daughter of Trump critic James Comey was illegally fired →Analysis
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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.
- 31 Oct
“The Court’s decision is a complete rejection of this administration’s sweeping claim to unchecked executive power, and it demonstrates that our constitutional system of checks and balances is alive and well,” the team said in a statement.
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31 Oct Maurene Comey ruling offers hope of check on Trump’s assault on rule of lawJudge Jesse Furman ruled that the Department of Justice's firing of Maurene Comey without cause was unlawful, siding with Comey who is the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey. The ruling, which came in response to arguments made by the DOJ under Article II of the U.S. Constitution regarding presidential power to fire prosecutors, explicitly rejected these claims and found that Comey’s dismissal violated the…The Guardian
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
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- 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
26 Oct Judge orders DOJ to reinstate former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI directorFederal Judge Jesse Furman ruled on Monday that the Justice Department unlawfully terminated former Assistant United States Attorney Maurene Comey in July 2025, ordering her reinstatement with backpay through December 20, 2025. The judge determined that firing Comey violated due process and statutory rights, criticizing the Trump administration’s claim of unrestricted power to fire career prosecutors without proper…NBC News
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