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Two former FBI agents are suing the federal government, claiming they were fired for working on the investigation into President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election
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The lawsuit names FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi, accusing them of political retaliation
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The agents, identified as John Doe 1 and John Doe 2, say they were removed last fall after being tied to the investigation known internally as Arctic Frost
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According to the filing, neither agent was given notice, a hearing or any evidence supporting their termination
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The lawsuit argues both men played only limited roles in the case, handling administrative work, not leading the investigation
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That probe was overseen by Special Counsel Jack Smith. The agents are asking a federal judge to reinstate them, arguing their First and Fifth Amendment rights were violated
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Their attorneys say the firings were based on a perception. They were politically disloyal to the president
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Quote, political support for President Trump is not a legal or appropriate requirement
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for the effective performance of plaintiffs' respective roles within the FBI. Accordingly, perceived lack of political support for President Trump
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is an impermissible basis for termination of plaintiffs' FBI employment. The lawsuit comes as multiple former agents challenge what they describe as a broader effort
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to remove officials tied to investigations involving Trump. The Justice Department has not responded to the lawsuit
