Federal Judge Jesse Furman ordered the Justice Department to reinstate Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, as a federal prosecutor after ruling her firing in July 2025 violated civil service protections.
Furman, an Obama appointee, said the termination "indisputably violated" federal law and awarded Comey back pay. She had previously called Trump a "tyrant" on social media.
The ruling sets up a likely DOJ appeal. Critics are pointing to the judge's political background and questioning whether the civil service framework shields prosecutors who publicly criticize the administration.
Furman, an Obama appointee, said the termination "indisputably violated" federal law and awarded Comey back pay. She had previously called Trump a "tyrant" on social media.
The ruling sets up a likely DOJ appeal. Critics are pointing to the judge's political background and questioning whether the civil service framework shields prosecutors who publicly criticize the administration.
