Justice Department Seeks Dismissal of Maurene Comey's Lawsuit

Fri Dec 05 2025 20:00:23 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)

The U.S. Justice Department aims to dismiss former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey's lawsuit, arguing procedural missteps in her claims against her firing.

The Justice Department filed court documents arguing that Maurene Comey's lawsuit should be dismissed because she did not properly follow administrative procedures related to her termination. Comey, daughter of ex-FBI Director James Comey, claims her firing was politically motivated. Legal experts suggest the case raises unique constitutional issues concerning separation of powers and executive authority.

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department is pushing to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Maurene Comey, a former federal prosecutor, claiming she did not adhere to proper administrative complaint procedures. The filing was issued ahead of a court hearing in Manhattan on Thursday.

Comey, who was fired in July, contends her termination was politically motivated, linked to her father, former FBI Director James Comey, who was infamously dismissed by President Donald Trump in 2017.

The Justice Department's argument asserts that Comey should have first sought resolution through the Merit Systems Protection Board, which the department argues is the appropriate venue for such claims. They indicated that her lawsuit failed to meet necessary procedural requirements.

Comey's lawyers counter that the board is not equipped to handle the constitutional questions raised by this case. They also challenge the board's independence from presidential influence.

This case reflects broader constitutional concerns and highlights the complexities of executive branch authority in employment matters.