On October 26, 2026, a federal judge ruled that Maurene Comey's firing by the Trump administration was unlawful, stating it violated the Civil Service Reform Act. Comey, who was dismissed in July 2025, alleged the action was politically motivated due to her father's history with Trump. The judge ordered her reinstatement and back pay, while the DOJ announced plans to appeal the ruling. Comey had raised multiple claims in her lawsuit, with the judge ruling in her favor on several counts.
Key facts
- Maurene Comey was fired from the DOJ in July 2025.
- Judge Jesse Furman ruled her firing violated the Civil Service Reform Act.
- Furman ordered retroactive reinstatement and back pay for Comey.
- Comey alleged her firing was politically motivated due to her father.
- The DOJ plans to appeal the court's decision.
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