Trump’s 'Executive Power' Defense Fails to Stop Maurene Comey’s Case
A federal judge has allowed Maurene Comey's wrongful termination lawsuit to proceed, rejecting the Trump administration's claims of executive power. Judge Jesse M. Furman ruled that the court has jurisdiction over the case, which alleges Comey was fired due to her father's political background. Comey is seeking reinstatement and back pay, claiming her termination was politically motivated and lacked due process.
- ▪Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor, filed a wrongful termination lawsuit against the Trump administration.
- ▪Judge Jesse M. Furman ruled that the court has jurisdiction to hear the case, rejecting claims that it should be handled by an executive branch agency.
- ▪Comey alleges she was fired due to her father's political connections and her perceived political beliefs.
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By Jenna SundelNews ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.A federal judge allowed a wrongful termination lawsuit brought by Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor and the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, to move forward in federal court on Tuesday, rejecting claims that the firing under President Donald Trump's "executive power" should be handled by an executive branch agency.Judge Jesse M. Furman for the Southern District of New York ruled that the court has jurisdiction to hear the case.
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