Trump administration illegally fired Maurene Comey, judge rules

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The Guardian left
Daughter of ex-FBI director James Comey, a Trump foe, was dismissed in 2025 despite her work being widely praised Maurene Comey, the daughter of the former FBI director James Comey, was unlawfully fired from her job as a federal prosecutor in New York last year, a federal judge ruled on Monday. Judge Jesse Furman said that Comey, who was an assistant US attorney for a decade, was illegally fired in July 2025 despite her work on some of the nation’s highest-profile cases and consistently receivin
The Washington Post left
A federal judge in New York ruled that the Justice Department unlawfully fired Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey, from her job as a federal prosecutor.
NPR Politics left
Maurene Comey served as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan for around a decade. A judicial ruling finding her dismissal unlawful adds to concerns of politically motivated firings at the DOJ.
CBS News left
Maurene Comey, James Comey's daughter, was unlawfully fired, judge rules
Hindustan Times left
Trump administration's firing of Maurene Comey ruled unlawful as judge backs lawsuit over alleged political bias
USA Today left
Trump administration's firing of Maurene Comey was unlawful, judge rules
CNN left
Judge: Maurene Comey was illegally fired from Justice Department
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James Comey charged for a third time by the Trump administration
San Francisco Chronicle left
Judge: Trump DOJ illegally fired ex-FBI director's daughter, Maurene Comey, as a federal prosecutor
U.S. News & World Report left
Trump Administration's Firing of Prosecutor Maurene Comey Was Unlawful, Judge Rules
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Federal judge rules Maurene Comey’s firing by Trump was illegal

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Right-leaning 4

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Fox News right
The Trump Justice Department fired Maurene Comey without cause, but a federal judge ruled it violated the Civil Service Reform Act and ordered backpay.
The Wall Street Journal right
A federal judge ruled Maurene Comey was unlawfully fired, finding the Trump administration violated limits on its removal powers.
Daily Mail right
Trump 'illegally' fired James Comey's daughter Maurene who led Epstein and Diddy prosecutions, judge finds in bombshell ruling
Las Vegas Review-Journal right
Judge: Trump DOJ illegally fired ex-FBI director’s daughter as a federal prosecutor - Las Vegas Review

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Ex-FBI chief James Comey charged again by Trump administration’s DOJ
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Breaking News: A Manhattan judge ruled that Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor, was unlawfully fired last year by the Trump administration.
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Judge: Maurene Comey was illegally fired from Justice Department - News Channel 3
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JUST IN: Trump administration's firing of prosecutor Maurene Comey was unlawful, judge rules reut.rs/4snTCEJ