Twelve FBI agents have filed a lawsuit, claiming they were fired for kneeling during the protests triggered by the killing of George Floyd in 2020, a choice approved by their superiors.

A group of twelve FBI agents, consisting of nine women and three men, has filed a lawsuit claiming they were unjustly fired for kneeling during the protests in 2020, in response to the death of George Floyd. In their complaint, the agents state that they received a termination letter from FBI Director Kash Patel, accusing them of "unprofessional conduct" and "lack of impartiality." They argue that the decision to kneel was a "tactical decision" intended to avoid violence and that it was approved by their superiors at the time.

The agents accuse the Trump administration of attempting to rewrite history and politicize the FBI, while Kash Patel faces multiple lawsuits related to his controversial firings. Additionally, other FBI officials have accused the politicization of the agency and disciplinary actions for refusing to comply with the priorities of the new administration.