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April 28, 2026
Judge allows Maurene Comey's lawsuit to proceed in federal court
- U.S. District Judge Jesse M. Furman ruled that Maurene Comey's wrongful termination lawsuit can proceed in federal court, blocking the Justice Department's attempt to move it to the Merit Systems Protection Board.
- The judge highlighted Comey's exemplary record as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and noted her firing was justified under Article II of the Constitution.
- Comey alleges her dismissal was politically motivated due to her father's criticism of President Trump, seeking reinstatement and back pay.
6 Sources
- Judge Says Maurene Comey Can Sue the Trump Administration for Firing HerApr 28, 2026 at 1:44 PM · NYT
- Judge rules that fired prosecutor Maurene Comey's lawsuit belongs in federal courtApr 28, 2026 at 2:45 PM · ABC News
- Judge allows Maurene Comey's lawsuit challenging her firing to move forward in federal courtApr 28, 2026 at 3:15 PM · CBS News
- Maurene Comey’s lawsuit against DOJ challenging her firing can proceed, judge rulesApr 28, 2026 at 3:45 PM · Independent
- Judge blocks DOJ's attempt to move Maurene Comey's lawsuit out of courtApr 28, 2026 at 3:45 PM · ABC News
- Maurene Comey's lawsuit over firing by Trump administration may proceed, judge rulesApr 28, 2026 at 3:50 PM · The Hill