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.
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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.