Crime & Justice
Federal judge rules Trump administration illegally fired James Comey's daughter
October 26, 2026 at 07:57 PM
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4 reports · over 5 hours
AJAl Jazeera English
US court rules daughter of Trump critic James Comey was illegally fired
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BNBBC News
Trump administration illegally fired James Comey's daughter, judge rules
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TGThe Guardian
Maurene Comey was illegally fired as federal prosecutor, judge rules
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CNCNN
Judge: Maurene Comey was illegally fired from Justice Department
(opens the publisher’s site)A federal judge ruled the Justice Department illegally fired Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey, and ordered her reinstatement.
- Judge Jesse Furman ruled Monday that Comey's July 2025 firing violated the US Constitution and the Civil Service Reform Act.
- Furman ordered reinstatement and back pay covering July 2025 until Comey accepted a new job in December 2025.
- The Justice Department said it disagrees with the ruling and will appeal, attributing the decision to former Attorney General Pam Bondi.