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Trump administration's firing of prosecutor Maurene Comey was unlawful, judge rules | Reuters

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Judge rules Trump DOJ illegally fired Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director

A federal judge ruled that the Justice Department unlawfully terminated Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, from her position as a federal prosecutor in New York. The judge ordered her reinstatement and back pay, rejecting the administration's broad Article II authority claims.

Oct 26, 2026·5 sourcesTrump administrationArticle Four of the U.S. ConstitutionFirst AmendmentJudiciaryJeffrey EpsteinExecutive powerU.S. federal courts & judicial appointmentsInstitutional independenceFederal agenciesSean CombsU.S. administrative lawTrump administration legal battles
Judge rules Trump DOJ illegally fired Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director
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