Judge Allows Maurene Comey's Wrongful Termination Lawsuit to Proceed in Federal Court
A federal judge has ruled that former prosecutor Maurene Comey's lawsuit challenging her dismissal can proceed in federal court, rejecting the government's attempt to redirect the case to administrative proceedings.
A federal judge in Manhattan has ruled that former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey's lawsuit challenging her dismissal can proceed in federal court, rejecting the government's attempt to redirect the case to administrative proceedings. Judge Jesse M. Furman determined that the nature of Comey's firing places her claims outside the jurisdiction of the Merit Systems Protection Board, which typically handles federal employment disputes.
Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, was terminated in July 2025. She alleges that her dismissal was politically motivated, citing her father's contentious relationship with former President Trump and her perceived political affiliations. The government had argued that her case should be reviewed by the Merit Systems Protection Board, but Judge Furman concluded that the circumstances of her firing warranted federal court jurisdiction.
The lawsuit, filed in September 2025, seeks reinstatement and back pay, asserting that her termination violated constitutional protections and the Civil Service Reform Act. A pretrial conference is scheduled for May 28.