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Archived story · published October 15, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Politics · October 15, 2026

9 former FBI agents sue, saying they were wrongly fired over Mar-a-Lago case

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Nine former FBI agents and intelligence personnel have filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department and Director Kash Patel, alleging they were unlawfully terminated for their involvement in the investigation into President Trump's handling of classified documents. The plaintiffs contend their dismissals were retaliatory and violated civil service protections.

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Reported across the spectrum

  • Nine former FBI employees are suing the Justice Department.
  • The lawsuit alleges the plaintiffs were fired because of their work on the Mar-a-Lago classified documents investigation.
  • The lawsuit was filed on a Thursday.
  • The plaintiffs are seeking reinstatement to their positions.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Axios specifies that the lawsuit names Kash Patel.
  • The Hill notes that the attorneys for the agents described their fate as 'sealed' due to their work.

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