Attorneys representing FBI employees have warned the Department of Justice (DOJ) that the abrupt termination of agents' contracts may violate their due process rights, as President Donald Trump moves forward with plans to reshape the bureau.
In a letter to acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove, attorneys said the dismissals of FBI agents—some set to take effect as soon as February 3—could endanger public servants and their families.
Newsweek has contacted the DOJ for comment.
Trump's Justice Department has begun removing FBI agents and prosecutors tied to high-profile investigations of the former president, marking a shift in the federal government's law enforcement priorities.
On Friday, Bove ordered the firing of several DOJ prosecutors in Washington, D.C., who were handling cases against individuals charged in the Capitol riot. The directive came days after Trump pardoned more than 1,500 people convicted in connection with the attack.
The move aligns with broader efforts by Trump and his allies to remove officials involved in probes into his administration. Reports indicate that the FBI has been instructed to dismiss agents linked to investigations into Trump's actions after the 2020 election and the search of his Mar-a-Lago residence in 2022.
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