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Maurene Comey ruling offers hope of check on Trump’s assault on rule of law

Maurene Comey ruling signals potential judicial check on Trump's rule-of-law assault.

Context

What happened: Judge Jesse Furman ruled that the Department of Justice's firing of assistant US attorney Maurene Comey without cause was unlawful. Legal experts welcomed the ruling but warned an appeal is likely. Why it matters: Legal veterans said the ruling could send a strong message about politicized firings and influence other judges weighing similar cases.

What changed

Judge Jesse Furman ruled that the Department of Justice's firing of assistant US attorney Maurene Comey without cause was unlawful. Legal experts welcomed the ruling but warned an appeal is likely.

Why it matters

Legal veterans said the ruling could send a strong message about politicized firings and influence other judges weighing similar cases.

Sources

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