Fired FBI Employees Sue Kash Patel, Allege Retaliation Over Trump Classified Documents Case

Nine former FBI employees have filed a lawsuit against FBI Director Kash Patel, alleging they were targeted for political retaliation and dismissed in February 2026 because of their involvement in the investigation into former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents. The lawsuit, filed October 15, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, seeks reinstatement and back pay.