FBI agents sue after being fired for kneeling during racial justice protest
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- Twelve former FBI agents have filed a lawsuit against the bureau after being terminated for kneeling during a racial justice protest in 2020. The agents assert that their actions were intended to de-escalate tensions and not to express a political stance, challenging the justification for their dismissal in court.
- This lawsuit raises significant questions about the FBI's internal policies regarding employee conduct during public demonstrations and the implications for agents' rights to engage in peaceful protest without fear of retribution.
- The case highlights ongoing tensions within the FBI regarding political expression and accountability, as similar controversies arise over the treatment of employees expressing diverse viewpoints, including recent lawsuits related to workplace discrimination and political bias.
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