Trump administration illegally fired James Comey's daughter, judge rules

What happened: A federal judge ruled that the US justice department illegally fired Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor in New York and daughter of former FBI director James Comey, and ordered her reinstatement. Key numbers: Comey lost her job in July 2025; back pay ordered from July to December 2025, when she accepted a new job; she sued in September 2025. Why it matters: Judge Jesse Furman said the dismissal violated the US Constitution and Comey's right to fair legal process. The justice department said it disagrees and will appeal. Coverage: 10 outlets in 24h

A federal judge ruled that the US justice department illegally fired Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor in New York and daughter of former FBI director James Comey, and ordered her reinstatement.

Judge Jesse Furman said the dismissal violated the US Constitution and Comey's right to fair legal process. The justice department said it disagrees and will appeal.