Maurene Comey sues Attorney General Bondi, Justice Department over firing

Maurene Comey filed a lawsuit on Monday against Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Justice Department over being fired in July from the Southern District of New York's prosecutor's office.

Comey, the daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, said in the lawsuit that her employment was terminated without cause, notice, or an opportunity to contest it, and that it was "unlawful and unconstitutional," The Hill news outlet reported.

“Defendants have not provided any explanation whatsoever for terminating Ms. Comey. In truth, there is no legitimate explanation,” according to the complaint. “Rather, Defendants fired Ms. Comey solely or substantially because her father is former FBI Director James B. Comey, or because of her perceived political affiliation and beliefs, or both.” 

The lawsuit also reads: "Despite her exemplary performance, Ms. Comey was abruptly fired on July 16, 2025, the day after the U.S. Attorney’s Office had asked her to take the lead on a major public corruption case and just three months after her latest receipt of an 'Outstanding' review.

"Defendants did not identify any cause or provide Ms. Comey any due process for her removal. She simply received an email with an attachment stating that she was being terminated '[p]ursuant to Article II of the United States Constitution and the laws of the United States.'"