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Federal Judge Rules DOJ Wrongfully Terminated Ex-FBI Chief Comey's Daughter
A U.S. federal judge has determined that the Department of Justice illegally fired Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, in what the court found to be a violation of her employment rights. The ruling marks a significant legal setback for the DOJ in a case touching on the family of a prominent law enforcement figure.
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A federal judge has sided with Maurene Comey in her legal challenge against the Department of Justice, determining that her termination from a DOJ position violated applicable employment laws and regulations. The court's decision found that the dismissal lacked proper legal justification and did not follow established procedural requirements governing federal employment matters.
Maureen Comey had worked as an attorney within the DOJ before her employment was terminated. Her legal team argued that the firing was improper and breached her rights as a federal employee. The judge's ruling upholds that position, finding the government's actions to be unlawful.
The case has drawn attention due to Comey's family connection to James Comey, who served as FBI Director under both the Obama and Trump administrations before his controversial removal in 2017. However, the court's decision focused narrowly on the legal merits of the employment termination itself.
The ruling does not specify the precise remedy or compensation that may be owed, though such matters typically follow in subsequent proceedings. A spokesperson for the Department of Justice has not yet publicly commented on the court's determination or indicated whether the government intends to appeal.
Photo: The Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building in Washington, March 2026. APK via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0).