Overview

• U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson granted summary judgment to the government, ending Strzok’s challenge to his 2018 termination.
• The ruling held that Strzok’s interest in expressing political views on an FBI-issued device was outweighed by the bureau’s interest in safeguarding the integrity of active investigations.
• Jackson rejected Strzok’s claim that a binding disciplinary deal guaranteed suspension and demotion, finding no due process violation or enforceable agreement before Deputy Director David Bowdich terminated him.
• The court’s full memorandum remains under seal, with the judge indicating it could be unsealed after Sept. 30, 2025 unless parties object.
• Strzok can appeal to the D.C. Circuit, and his separate privacy claims were previously settled by DOJ for $1.2 million to him and $800,000 to Lisa Page.