Jesse Furman
Role at the time: U.S. district judge, Southern District of New York
Condemned
Statement summary
Furman concludes that the removal violated statutory limits and grants relief for the period before Comey took another job.
“For the reasons set forth above, the Court concludes that Comey’s removal was unlawful.”
Read the original text (opens in a new tab)Comey v. DOJ: October 26 opinion and orderNo. 1:25-cv-07625-JMF, Document 96; pages 3-4, 16-17 and 53-55
Judge Jesse Furman rules on statutory and constitutional challenges to Maurene Comey's firing. The opinion separately addresses claims that remain unresolved.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Why we used this label
The reference is DOJ's firing of Comey. The ruling expressly rejects the legality of that action.