Federal judge rules Trump administration illegally fired Maurene Comey
A federal judge ruled on Monday that the US justice department unlawfully terminated Maurene Comey from her New York prosecutor job in July 2025.
Ruling on termination legality
Judge Jesse Furman stated the government violated the Constitution and denied due process. The court rejected the administration's claim that federal prosecutors hold conclusive removal powers. This decision aligns with nearly two centuries of Supreme Court precedent regarding congressional regulation.
Specific cases and performance
The judge noted Comey handled high-profile cases involving Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Sean Diddy Combs. She received consistent accolades from supervisors and peers throughout her decade as an assistant US attorney. The ruling grants her retroactive reinstatement and back pay through December 2025.
Government response to order
A spokesperson for the justice department disagreed with the decision immediately. Officials stated they will appeal the ruling in due course. The judge ordered the defendants to provide back pay from the date of firing.
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