Summary
Three former FBI agents have sued FBI Director Kash Patel and US Attorney General Pam Bondi, claiming that they were fired to appease former President Donald Trump. The lawsuit alleges that the firings were politically motivated, violating the agents' rights. The agents are seeking to be rehired and receive back pay.
Key Facts
- Three ex-FBI agents filed a lawsuit against FBI Director Kash Patel and U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.
- The lawsuit claims the agents were fired to please former President Donald Trump.
- Kash Patel allegedly mentioned needing to fire them to keep his job.
- The suit argues the firings violate the First Amendment (free speech) and Fifth Amendment (due process).
- It seeks the reinstatement of the agents and back pay.
- The FBI and Justice Department have not commented on the lawsuit.
- The lawsuit involves additional defendants: the FBI, the Department of Justice, and the Executive Office of the President.
- The agents are represented by lawyer Abbe Lowell.
