The FBI has fired dozens of agents, including some who knelt during racial justice protests in 2020, sparking controversy and allegations of due process violations. The move comes amid a review of the agency’s response to civil unrest under previous Attorney General Bill Barr. Despite initial lack of discipline, the Bureau re-opened an investigation into the incident, with some critics accusing agents’ actions were de-escalation tactics. The FBI Agents Association has condemned the firings as unfair, claiming they will damage trust and harm recruitment efforts.
Source: https://www.npr.org/2025/09/27/nx-s1-5555373/fbi-agents-fired-2020-george-floyd-protest-knee