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Maurene Comey filed suit in federal court in Manhattan naming the Justice Department and the Executive Office of the President as defendants. She says she received no lawful reason for the July termination and is asking the court to reinstate her. Reuters and the Associated Press reported the filing and reviewed key portions of the complaint. Maurene Comey is a veteran prosecutor who worked on cases tied to Jeffrey Epstein associates, Ghislaine Maxwell, and the Sean “Diddy” Combs prosecution. Her role in high-profile matters made her a senior figure in the Southern District of New York. Coverage from Reuters, Politico and Bloomberg summarised her case history and public profile. Allegation: firing tied to her father and politics In the complaint, Comey’s lawyers state the decision was made “solely or substantially because her father is former FBI Director James B. Comey” or because of her perceived political views. The filing further alleges she was removed despite strong reviews and shortly after being tapped for a major public corruption matter. Media reports say the suit frames the dismissal as unlawful and potentially unconstitutional. The case asks the court to decide whether a president or his administration may remove career line prosecutors without legitimate cause. Legal commentators say the litigation could test the limits of executive authority over non-political prosecutors. Financial Times and Reuters have noted the broader implications for DOJ independence if the claim succeeds. DOJ response, politics and precedent The Department of Justice had not immediately commented at the time of initial reports, and the administration has denied no specific allegation in the complaint. Critics say the move fits a pattern of politicising personnel decisions, while supporters of the administration argue prior leadership weaponised the department. Background reporting emphasises this suit lands amid heated debate over the DOJ’s independence. Comey seeks reinstatement to the Manhattan US attorney’s office and a judicial declaration that her firing was unlawful. If a court rules in her favour it could curb the administration’s ability to remove career prosecutors without cause. Bloomberg and Reuters note judges will now weigh constitutional claims about separation of powers and longstanding practices for career attorneys. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World.