Judge rules Maurene Comey’s removal violated federal law
A judge ordered retroactive reinstatement and back pay for Maurene Comey, but did not return her to an active federal job. The amount owed and a First Amendment claim remain unresolved.
Federal Employment
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Court orders back pay after ruling Comey’s firing unlawful
A judge ordered retroactive pay and benefit relief for Maurene Comey from her July 2025 removal through Dec. 20, 2025, but did not order her return to an active Justice Department job.
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Maryland Added Nearly 18,000 Jobs in 2026 as State Begins Recovering From Federal Workforce Losses
Maryland added nearly 18,000 jobs during 2026, according to late-July reporting, but federal employment and several private-sector industries continued to weaken through June.
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DOJ Updates Religious Liberty Guidance for Federal Agencies
July 23, 2026: DOJ updated religious-liberty guidance for federal agencies on employment accommodations, grants, contracting, rulemaking, and enforcement.
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OPM suitability rule: post-appointment conduct changes take effect July 30
OPM’s final 5 CFR part 731 rule takes effect July 30, 2026, giving OPM a formal path for employee suitability actions based on post-appointment conduct.
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DOJ updates religious-liberty guidance July 7, 2026: what agencies are told
United States – DOJ Civil Rights updated religious-liberty postings July 7, 2026, spotlighting an AG memo and DOJ instructions for federal agencies and courts.