Judge Rules Comey’s Firing From Federal Prosecutor Role Was Illegal
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) illegally fired Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, from her role as a federal prosecutor in New York.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, October 26, 2026 —
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration’s Department of Justice illegally fired Maurene Comey from her role as a federal prosecutor in New York, according to the information provided.
Comey is the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey. The ruling concerns her removal from her prosecutorial position. The summary of the decision does not identify the judge, specify when the ruling was issued, or provide the court’s reasoning.
It also does not describe the circumstances of Comey’s firing, identify the officials involved in the decision, or state what legal arguments were presented. No details were provided about whether the ruling orders a particular remedy, such as reinstatement or compensation, or whether the Justice Department plans to respond or appeal.
The available information establishes the central finding: the judge concluded that the administration’s Justice Department acted illegally in firing Comey. It does not provide enough detail to explain the scope of the decision or its practical effect on her employment.
Further information about the ruling, including its date, the court’s explanation and any next steps, was not included in the summary. Those details are needed to describe how the case may proceed and what consequences, if any, follow from the judge’s decision.
Story summarized from the original created by MICHAEL R. SISAK, ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN and LARRY NEUMEISTER, Associated Press on www.wnct.com, see more information here.
Media gallery
