Judge ruled Trump's DOJ illegally fired prosecutor Maurene Comey
A federal judge has ordered the reinstatement of former Manhattan prosecutor Maurene Comey, ruling that her firing by the Trump-era Justice Department was illegal. The Justice Department has indicated it intends to appeal the decision.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing legal scrutiny regarding personnel decisions made during the Trump administration and the independence of the Department of Justice.
Judge Jesse Furman ordered the former Manhattan prosecutor reinstated…
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