Federal judge rules Trump DOJ illegally fired Comey's daughter, orders backpay

A federal judge ruled that the Trump Justice Department violated the Civil Service Reform Act by firing Maurene Comey without cause, rejecting the administration's sweeping Article II claim of unfettered removal power. The ruling orders backpay and sets a precedent limiting executive authority over civil service protections. The decision is a notable judicial check on the administration's personnel actions, though an appeal is likely.

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