FBI Agents Sued for Reinstatement After Kneeling Protest Incident

Twelve ex-FBI agents fired for kneeling during a 2020 protest sued to regain their jobs, claiming their actions aimed to de-escalate tensions and were non-political. They argue the terminations by Director Kash Patel were politically driven. The lawsuit challenges their dismissals as vindictive and urges court intervention.

Twelve former FBI agents have filed a lawsuit after being terminated for kneeling during a racial justice protest in Washington in 2020. They claim their actions were meant to de-escalate a tense situation rather than express a political stance.

The agents assert that their firing by Director Kash Patel was an unjust act of political bias against perceived opposition to President Trump. They maintain that their kneeling was misconstrued as political expression, which was never their intention.

The lawsuit instead characterizes their actions as a strategy to prevent potential violence without adequate protective gear or training. The plaintiffs demand reinstatement, backpay, and a declaration of the firing's unconstitutionality.

(With inputs from agencies.)