Judge rules Maurene Comey, daughter of ex-FBI director, was unlawfully fired
The gist
A federal judge ruled Maurene Comey's 2025 firing as a Manhattan prosecutor was unlawful and ordered her reinstated with backpay.
The decision tests how far the president can go in removing career federal officials.
How it unfolded
- 2015Maurene Comey began serving as a federal prosecutor in Manhattan.
- 2017President Donald Trump fired James Comey as FBI Director.
- 2019 -2024Comey received an "outstanding" rating on her performance reviews, according to Justice Department court filings.