Judge allows Maurene Comey's lawsuit challenging her firing to proceed
Summary
A federal judge ruled that Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor fired by President Donald Trump, can continue her lawsuit challenging her dismissal in federal court. The judge decided the case is based on constitutional issues, so it does not have to go through the usual federal employee appeals board first.Key Facts
- Maurene Comey worked as an assistant U.S. attorney in New York for almost 10 years.
- She was fired last July by the Justice Department with a letter citing Article II of the U.S. Constitution.
- Comey is the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, whom President Trump often criticizes.
- Comey believes her firing was due to President Trump’s dislike of her father.
- She first appealed her firing to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), which handles federal employee disputes.
- The Trump administration asked the court to dismiss her federal lawsuit, saying it lacked jurisdiction.
- The judge ruled the Constitution-based firing falls outside the MSPB’s authority, so federal court can hear the case.
- Comey is seeking to be reinstated and receive back pay until December 2025.
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