NEW YORK —

Fired federal prosecutor Maurene Comey sued the U.S. government Monday over her abrupt dismissal and is seeking to get her job back, saying it came without cause or notice and was unlawful and unconstitutional.

The lawsuit was filed in Manhattan federal court, where Comey — the daughter of former FBI director James Comey — has earned praise for her handling of major complex prosecutions, particularly in sex abuse cases. Latest Forecast

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Comey sought her reinstatement, along with a declaration that her firing was unlawful and a violation of the separation of powers as it is described in the Constitution.

“Defendants have not provided any explanation whatsoever for terminating Ms. Comey. In tr

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