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.