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

Key Points:

• A federal judge ruled that the US Justice Department illegally fired Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey, and ordered her reinstatement with back pay.
• Maurene Comey lost her job as a federal prosecutor in New York in July 2025 and sued, claiming her dismissal was politically motivated due to her father's criticism of President Trump and her perceived political affiliations.
• Judge Jesse Furman stated that her firing violated the US Constitution and due process, emphasizing that federal prosecutors can only be fired for specific reasons and in a particular manner.
• The Justice Department disagreed with the ruling and plans to appeal, while Comey's lawyers hailed the decision as a victory for civil servants and the rule of law.
• Maurene Comey worked on high-profile cases including those involving Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and Sean "Diddy" Combs, and she accepted a new job in December 2025.