Fired FBI employees suing over Trump documents case signals legal escalation.
Context
What happened: Nine former FBI employees sued the bureau, saying they were unlawfully fired for working on former special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records.
Key numbers: Lawsuit is 70 pages, filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Why it matters: The suit is the latest in a growing number of lawsuits by former FBI personnel terminated after working on matters that displeased Trump and his allies. It names the FBI, Director Kash Patel, Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Justice Department as defendants.
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Oct 15, 2026 07:16 PM ET