Judge Says Maurene Comey Can Sue the Trump Administration for Firing Her
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor and daughter of ex-FBI director James B. Comey, may proceed with her lawsuit alleging political firing by the Trump administration, a Manhattan federal judge ruled.
- Comey claims her abrupt dismissal in July 2025 was motivated by President Trump's hostility toward her father or her perceived political beliefs.
- The Trump administration sought dismissal of the suit, arguing it should first be addressed by the Merit Systems Protection Board, which handles federal employment disputes.
- Judge Jesse M. Furman ruled that Comey's case falls outside the scope of cases intended for the Merit Systems Protection Board, allowing the federal court to have jurisdiction.
- The judge did not make a decision on the validity of Comey’s claims, only on the court’s authority to hear the case.
