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Judge rules that the DOJ illegally fired the daughter of former FBI director Comey

NPR | By Ryan Lucas

Published October 26, 2026 at 4:52 PM CDT

A federal judge ruled the Justice Department unlawfully fired former prosecutor Maurene Comey, the daughter of ex-FBI Director James Comey. The case adds to concerns of politically motivated firings.

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Ryan Lucas covers the Justice Department for NPR.

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