FBI Agents Sue Justice Department Over Alleged Retaliation in Trump Investigations

Agents claim DOJ's efforts to compile a list of personnel involved in Jan. 6 and Mar-a-Lago probes could lead to politically motivated firings and safety risks.

Two lawsuits filed by anonymous FBI agents seek to halt the Justice Department's collection of data on employees involved in Trump-related investigations.
Agents allege the DOJ's actions are part of a politically motivated effort to identify and terminate personnel seen as disloyal to President Trump.
Concerns have been raised that the list could expose agents to harassment, threats, or physical harm, especially from pardoned Jan. 6 rioters.
The lawsuits argue the DOJ's actions violate agents' First and Fifth Amendment rights and federal privacy laws protecting personal information.
The DOJ has already terminated several prosecutors and senior FBI officials, escalating fears of a broader purge within federal law enforcement.