Politics
Trump Faces Legal Backlash Over Firing of Maurene Comey
A federal judge ruled that the Department of Justice unlawfully fired Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey. The decision mandates back pay and sets a precedent for future cases involving political interference in judicial appointments.
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The Hill
A federal judge ruled Monday that the Department of Justice (DOJ) unlawfully fired and must provide back pay to Maurene Comey, former FBI Director James Comey’s daughter who was terminated as a prosecutor last year. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman rejected the Trump administration’s arguments that
2026-10-26 16:17 UTC