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Judge Rules Maurene Comey Firing Unlawful, Orders Reinstatement and Back Pay

The ruling reverses the Justice Department's dismissal of a federal prosecutor and requires back pay, following her challenge to an abrupt firing in July 2025.

By Hushread Stories, from 8 outlets · First published 26 Oct 2026

In brief

  1. A federal judge ruled Monday that the Justice Department unlawfully fired prosecutor Maurene Comey.
  2. Comey was abruptly dismissed in July 2025 from the Southern District of New York.
  3. She sued the Justice Department, arguing that her removal from her prosecutorial position was unlawful.
  4. The judge ordered her reinstatement and required the Justice Department to provide back pay.
  5. Comey worked on the Epstein case and is the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey.
Judge Rules Maurene Comey Firing Unlawful, Orders Reinstatement and Back Pay
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How it started

Maurene Comey was a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York before her abrupt firing in July 2025, according to CBS Top Stories.

She worked on the Epstein case, as reported by CNBC. She is also the eldest daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, according to Reuters.

How it unfolded

After her July 2025 dismissal, Comey sued the Department of Justice, claiming that the firing was unlawful, CBS Top Stories reported.

On October 26, 2026, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's firing of Comey was unlawful, according to Reuters. The decision was a victory for her challenge to the dismissal.

The judge also ordered her reinstatement, ABC News reported. Separately, The Hill reported that the Justice Department must provide back pay.

Where it stands

The ruling requires the Justice Department to restore Comey to her position and compensate her for the unlawful dismissal, according to ABC News and The Hill.

The supplied reports do not specify the amount of back pay, a timetable for her return or whether the administration will appeal.

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