Whistleblower suit alleges Trump ordered FBI investigation on LA anti-ICE protesters

What happened: A whistleblower complaint alleges Donald Trump ordered the FBI to investigate Los Angeles anti-ICE protesters, according to Senator Alex Padilla, who received a copy. The complaint names former FBI analyst Jill Fields. Key numbers: Protests occurred in early 2025 and February last year. Why it matters: Padilla called the allegations deeply alarming and said using the FBI against people exercising First Amendment rights undermines foundational values. The White House called the allegations false; the FBI and DOJ said they uphold First Amendment rights.

A whistleblower complaint alleges Donald Trump ordered the FBI to investigate Los Angeles anti-ICE protesters, according to Senator Alex Padilla, who received a copy. The complaint names former FBI analyst Jill Fields.

Padilla called the allegations deeply alarming and said using the FBI against people exercising First Amendment rights undermines foundational values. The White House called the allegations false; the FBI and DOJ said they uphold First Amendment rights.