Maurene Comey's lawyers praise the ruling that the firing was unlawful
Margaret DonovanCounsel for Maurene Comey
Donovan joins Ellen Blain, Nicole Gueron and Deepa Vanamali in praising the ruling and rejecting the government's claim of unrestricted executive power.
“the President is not above the law”
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DOJ defends Maurene Comey's firing; Judge Furman rules it unlawful
Judge Jesse Furman ruled that DOJ unlawfully fired Maurene Comey and ordered retroactive relief through December 20, 2025. DOJ disputes the ruling and intends to appeal. The disagreement centers on whether civil-service limits can constitutionally constrain executive removal authority.
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CBS reports DOJ's intention to appeal and a joint statement by Ellen Blain, Nicole Gueron, Deepa Vanamali and Margaret Donovan.
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CBS attributes this response jointly to the four named lawyers.
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Their response treats the ruling as a victory for Comey and other civil servants.
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The reference is Comey's firing. The joint statement expressly supports the ruling against it and rejects the executive-power defense.
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