Tuesday, April 7, 2026

From Politico: Fired FBI agents sue Patel, Bondi for ‘retribution campaign’

Checks and Balances

Executive v Executive

In the Federal Courts

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Three fired FBI agents sued the agency on Tuesday, alleging the bureau and Justice Department engaged in an illegal “retribution campaign” against them for their participation in an investigation into President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

The suit, which seeks class action certification and was filed in federal court in Washington, names FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi, along with the FBI and Justice Department, as defendants. The agents argue their First and Fifth Amendment rights were violated based on actual or perceived political affiliation and a lack of due process.

The suit seeks for all similarly situated agents to be reinstated.

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