FBI agents lawsuit
FBI Agents Sue Trump Administration for Wrongful Termination After Kneeling at George Floyd Protest
Dec 09, 2025 03:02 pm CST
Twelve FBI agents have filed a lawsuit challenging their termination by the Trump administration for kneeling during a 2020 George Floyd protest, despite an internal investigation clearing them of wrongdoing. The agents claim FBI Director Kash Patel fired them at President Trump's urging, violating their constitutional rights, and are seeking reinstatement, back pay, and pension preservation.
Former FBI Agents Challenge Dismissal Over 2020 Protest Kneeling: Legal Battle Against Director Patel Unfolds
Dec 09, 2025 12:09 pm CST
Twelve former FBI agents have filed a federal lawsuit seeking reinstatement after being fired by Director Kash Patel for kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest. The agents claim their action was a tactical de-escalation technique that successfully prevented violence during tense demonstrations following George Floyd's death. The lawsuit alleges political motivation behind their dismissals, which occurred five years after the incident despite previous clearance from both the FBI and Justice Department.