Former FBI Employees Sue Director Kash Patel, Allege Retaliation Over Trump Classified Documents Investigation

Nine former FBI employees have filed a lawsuit against FBI Director Kash Patel, alleging they were fired in February 2026 as political retaliation for their involvement in the investigation into President Trump's handling of classified documents. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, seeks reinstatement and back pay, citing violations of the First and Fifth Amendments.