Summary
Twelve former FBI agents have filed a lawsuit claiming they were wrongfully fired by President Trump's administration for kneeling during racial justice protests in 2020. The agents say they kneeled to calm a tense situation, not to show political support. They argue their firing was part of a campaign against those seen as political opponents.
Key Facts
- Twelve ex-FBI agents are suing over being fired for kneeling during 2020 protests in Washington D.C.
- The lawsuit claims the firings were politically motivated by President Trump's administration.
- The agents knelt to help de-escalate a tense protest situation, not as a political statement.
- The firings are part of broader allegations against the administration targeting perceived political enemies.
- The lawsuit mentions previous incidents of fired federal employees, including those linked to investigations into Trump.
- FBI Director Kash Patel is named as having pushed for the firings despite a review saying agents acted to calm tensions.
- The agents' termination letters cited them for unprofessional conduct and lack of impartiality.
- The lawsuit references historical events such as the Boston Massacre to highlight the potential dangers of the protest situation.
