Justice · New York, United States · United States of America · October 26, 2026

Judge rules firing of Maurene Comey unlawful

Reported by 4 outlets · first reported Oct 26, 1:08 PM ET

A federal judge ruled the Justice Department unlawfully fired prosecutor Maurene Comey.

Why it matters

Limits on political firings of prosecutors.

Background

She is the daughter of ex-FBI director James Comey.

The story so far

1. Oct 17Venezuela's Maduro charged in US with ordering torture
2. Oct 20US judge vacates $16 billion YPF judgment against Argentina
3. Oct 26Judge rules firing of Maurene Comey unlawful

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Sources

• UPI ↗Oct 26, 1:21 PM ET
• South China Morning Post ↗Oct 26, 1:58 PM ET
• NZZ ↗Oct 26, 1:08 PM ET

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