A federal judge has ruled that the Justice Department's firing of Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was unlawful. Judge Jesse Furman stated that the DOJ's actions violated the Civil Service Reform Act and ordered that Comey is entitled to back pay. The DOJ has indicated plans to appeal this ruling.
Key facts
- Judge Jesse Furman ruled the DOJ illegally fired Maurene Comey.
- The ruling stated Comey is entitled to back pay.
- Furman argued the DOJ's actions violated the Civil Service Reform Act.
- The DOJ acknowledged Comey was not fired for cause.
- The DOJ plans to appeal the ruling.
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