WASHINGTON, D.C. – November 24, 2025 – A federal judge’s decision to dismiss the criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James has ignited a new wave of legal and political uncertainty and shifted the spotlight squarely onto the Department of Justice.
U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie ruled Monday that special prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was illegally appointed, voiding the indictments and halting two of the most politically explosive prosecutions in the country. The cases were dismissed without prejudice, meaning the DOJ now faces a pivotal choice: restart the prosecutions under a lawfully appointed prosecutor, or let them die quietly.
As of tonight, both the DOJ and the White House have yet to issue a statement, leaving Washington waiting for the first signal of how the administration plans to navigate the legal fallout.
Legal analysts say the DOJ’s next steps will carry enormous implications. Refiling could trigger a fresh round of political firestorms, including potential questions about grand jury materials, investigative flaws, and the optics of pursuing charges after the initial appointment was ruled unconstitutional. Choosing not to refile would effectively end the cases but could spark backlash from political allies who championed the prosecutions.
For Comey and Letitia James, the dismissal is a temporary reprieve, but far from a definitive conclusion. A new prosecutor could revive the cases from scratch, and both former officials may soon face fresh subpoenas, investigative reviews, or re-interviews if the DOJ presses ahead.
Meanwhile, congressional committees are expected to seize on the ruling, with early signals pointing toward hearings on prosecutorial appointments, political pressure inside the DOJ, and oversight of the Halligan selection process.
The next 24 to 72 hours, particularly any statement from the DOJ or the White House, will determine whether this dismissal marks the end of two contentious cases or merely the beginning of a far more complex legal and political showdown.
Stay tuned for rapid updates as the administration responds and the legal path forward becomes clearer.
