9 fired FBI employees who worked on Trump documents case sue
Summary
Nine former FBI workers sued the FBI for firing them without a proper reason because they worked on an investigation into President Trump's handling of classified documents after his first term. The lawsuit says the firings happened suddenly in February 2026, without notice or a chance to appeal, and were meant to punish them for their work.Key Facts
- The nine former employees included special agents, intelligence analysts, and operation specialists.
- They were fired over two days in February 2026, near the time of planned U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran.
- The lawsuit claims the firings were not based on any formal investigation or disciplinary process.
- FBI Director Kash Patel and the Justice Department are named as defendants in the lawsuit.
- The fired employees had worked on the investigation led by special counsel Jack Smith into Trump’s retention of classified records.
- President Trump was indicted in 2023 for keeping classified documents and obstructing the investigation, but all charges were dismissed.
- Assistant Attorney General Todd Blanche said the administration had "cleaned house" by firing people linked to investigations involving President Trump.
- The lawsuit includes new details about access to investigation files and internal conflicts within the FBI related to the case.
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