
(TheLastPatriotNews.com) – In a striking turn of events, FBI agents have taken the Department of Justice to court, challenging internal procedures that threaten their civil liberties.
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This monumental lawsuit highlights the growing rift within federal law enforcement, where even those upholding the law feel victimized by the very system they serve.
FBI agents involved in high-profile cases, including the January 6 Capitol events and Mar-a-Lago investigations, have filed a lawsuit to block the DOJ from compiling lists for potential disciplinary measures.
These agents, who wish to remain anonymous, argue that this move by the DOJ threatens their safety and personal information.
The lawsuit includes screenshots of a survey linked to these contentious cases, ABC News reports.
The FBI Agents Association has also filed a lawsuit to combat what they allege is unlawful retaliation against agents tied to the January 6 cases.
Their fear stems from a DOJ request for information on FBI employees involved in these investigations, a move that many see as a veiled threat to their careers and personal safety.
“The DOJ’s plan to release the names of FBI agents who investigated January 6th is an appalling attack on non-partisan public servants who have dedicated their lives to protecting our communities and our nation. It is clear that the threatened disclosure is a prelude to an unlawful purge of the FBI solely driven by the Trump Administration’s vengeful and political motivations,” declared Chris Mattei, an attorney for the FBI agents, in a statement.
The agents’ main concern is the potential for targeted retaliation, which could lead to threats and harassment.
The DOJ’s request for a list of over 5,000 names has not yet resulted in any specific personnel actions, but uncertainty looms over the agents’ futures.
Many fear that the publication of this list could expose them and their families to immediate danger, Reuters reports.
Attorneys argue that releasing the information would violate First Amendment rights and the federal Privacy Act.
They stress that “this bell cannot be unrung,” and if revealed, this data would be perpetually available on social media, posing ongoing risks to the agents involved.
“This bell cannot be unrung, and once the Plaintiffs’ personal information is released it will be eternally available on social media,” said attorneys for the unnamed agents, cited by Politico.
The DOJ’s actions coincide with a broader personnel reshuffle at the FBI, including resignations and terminations, actions aligning with a Trump campaign promise to address perceived weaponization of the federal government.
While Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll has praised the workforce, he has yet to directly address these fractious issues publicly.
“Should this information fall into the wrong hands, the national security of the United States would be severely compromised”
Nine FBI employees/agents sue over Justice Dept acting leadership’s order that the Bureau hand over a list of employees who worked on Jan 6 cases pic.twitter.com/lFk5AaRmRb
— Scott MacFarlane (@MacFarlaneNews) February 4, 2025
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