Federal Judge Questions Justice Department’s Attempt to Shield Ex-Prosecutor Comey from Court Scrutiny

In a telling development for government accountability, a federal judge in Manhattan signaled strong reservations Thursday about the Justice Department’s efforts to keep former prosecutor Maurene Comey’s wrongful termination claims out of federal court. This case strikes at the heart of America's foundational principle: that no one is above the law—not even those wielding immense bureaucratic power. Judge Jesse M. Furman declined to permit Comey’s legal team to immediately gather evidence regarding who ordered her firing and how it transpired. Instead, he urged both parties to submit additional written arguments, highlighting that the government has raised “serious arguments” suggesting Comey...