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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.
Justice Department Investigates Alleged Fraud in Black Lives Matter Foundation Following $90 Million in Donations
Oct 31, 2025 05:56 am CST
The US Justice Department is investigating potential fraud by Black Lives Matter movement leaders concerning millions in donations received after George Floyd's murder in 2020. The investigation, which began during the Biden administration but has gained renewed attention under Trump, comes amid scrutiny of the foundation's financial transparency, particularly following its $6 million property purchase. While the BLM foundation maintains its commitment to accountability and denies being a target of criminal investigation, civil rights groups express concern about potential targeting of progressive organizations under the current administration.
Understanding the Insurrection Act: Presidential Power to Deploy Military Forces on US Soil
Oct 08, 2025 02:02 pm CST
The Insurrection Act grants the US president authority to deploy military forces domestically during civil unrest. This article examines President Trump's recent statements about potentially invoking this controversial law, its historical applications, legal implications, and the delicate balance between federal military power and state authority in maintaining domestic order.