Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey, is suing the U.S. government for wrongful termination. The lawsuit alleges her firing was politically motivated, citing a lack of explanation and a right-wing campaign against her. Comey, a successful federal prosecutor, seeks reinstatement and a declaration that her dismissal violated the Constitution's separation of powers clause. The suit points to her involvement in high-profile cases and her father's public criticism of the Trump administration as potential reasons for her firing. The Justice Department declined to comment.

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