FBI Compliance with Justice Department Demands Regarding January 6 Investigations
FBI officials have provided the Justice Department with details of thousands of employees involved in investigations related to the January 6 US Capitol riot, causing concern among employees who fear terminations by the Trump administration. Lawsuits have been filed accusing the administration of violating privacy laws. Efforts to fire those involved in Trump-related probes have faced pushback. Advocacy groups and FBI leadership are taking steps to protect employees.