Judge rules Trump admin illegally fired Maurene Comey, curbing presidential removal power

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's firing of Maurene Comey was illegal, rejecting broad claims of presidential authority to dismiss officials. The ruling narrows executive removal power and may set precedent for other contested firings. The administration is expected to appeal, leaving the final scope of presidential power uncertain.

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