Former FBI agents filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Washington seeking class-action status on behalf of employees terminated since January 2025, alleging they were fired based on perceived political affiliation without due process. The complaint names the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Director Kash Patel, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and the Justice Department as defendants, and seeks reinstatement for affected employees.
- Three plaintiffs allege mass firings targeted employees for perceived political beliefs.
- The lawsuit claims violations of First Amendment protections and Fifth Amendment due process rights.
- Plaintiffs are described as career, non-partisan employees with strong performance records.
- Some worked on high-profile investigations involving President Donald Trump prior to his second term.
- The complaint seeks class-action certification and reinstatement of terminated employees.
- This appears to be the first effort to pursue class-action status in similar lawsuits by former FBI personnel.
- The FBI and Justice Department had not responded to requests for comment.
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