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LDAD Files Amicus Brief Defending Federal Civil Service Protections in Maurene Comey Case
Lawyers Defending American Democracy filed an amicus brief in support of former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, urging the U.S. District Court to reject the government’s attempt to block judicial review of her termination.
Ms. Comey, a career prosecutor in the Southern District of New York with an exemplary professional record, was terminated without notice in July 2025. The government did not identify any performance deficiencies or misconduct, stating instead that her firing was justified by “Article II of the Constitution.”
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Meeting the Moment Initiative
LDAD has launched “Meeting the Moment – A Call for Lawyers to Lead,” asking lawyers to engage with their communities about what is at stake and why it should matter to everyone. Meeting the Moment seeks to engage lawyers, businesses, the media, nonprofit organizations, faith communities, civic and community groups, and others in the fight to preserve our democratic institutions and the rule of law. Check out our growing list of resources on our Meeting the Moment tab.
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