Fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sues Trump administration to get her job back

Maurene Comey, a fired federal prosecutor, has sued the U.S. government seeking reinstatement. She claims her dismissal was unlawful and unconstitutional, coming without cause or notice. The lawsuit highlights her positive track record in handling significant prosecutions, including complex sex abuse cases.

Comey argues that her firing is political, tied to her father, former FBI director James Comey, and his criticisms of the Trump administration. Her termination occurred shortly after she was assigned to lead a major corruption case and received an "Outstanding" review. She emphasizes that assistant U.S. attorneys should work without political pressure. The Justice Department has not commented on this matter.