In brief
A federal judge has found that the Trump administration unlawfully fired Maurene Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey. The court orders her reinstatement as a federal prosecutor and requires payment of back wages. The decision cites constitutional violations and a breach of due‑process rights. The Department of Justice announced it will appeal the ruling. The case highlights tensions between federal agencies and political accountability.
(London) — A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration illegally dismissed Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, and ordered her to be reinstated as a federal prosecutor with back pay.
Comey, who had been one of New York’s most highly regarded prosecutors, was fired in July 2025. She sued the Department of Justice (DOJ), alleging that the firing was motivated by her father’s criticism of President Donald Trump and by her perceived political affiliations.
The judge, Jesse Furman, found that the dismissal violated constitutional protections and the defendant’s right to a fair legal process. He ordered the DOJ to reinstate Comey and to provide back pay from the date of the firing until she accepted a new position in December 2025.
The DOJ has issued a statement saying it disagrees with the ruling and will appeal "in due course."
Comey’s legal team said the victory "belongs to all civil servants and all who fight for the rule of law." She had handled high‑profile investigations, including those against Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and the hip‑hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, and the judge noted her record of excellence.
The complaint filed in September 2025 alleged that her dismissal was based solely or primarily on her father’s former role as FBI director or her political beliefs. The DOJ claims the decision was made by former Attorney General Pam Bondi.
The case also touches on related legal actions involving James Comey, who faced charges from the Trump administration and whose case was dismissed for procedural reasons. In a separate indictment, Comey was accused of threatening President Trump in an Instagram post that featured a photo with the numbers "86 47", a phrase critics say can incite violence.
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