FBI Whistleblower Claims Trump Pushed Probe of LA Anti-ICE Protesters: Report
Jill Fields says FBI agents were pulled from cartel cases and told to open the probes despite prior decisions not to investigate.
- Former FBI supervisory intelligence analyst Jill Fields filed a whistleblower complaint alleging the Trump administration pressured the FBI to investigate Los Angeles protesters in violation of their constitutional rights and agency policy.
- Investigations began in early 2025 during the immigration crackdown after President Donald Trump demanded agents target protesters he saw in a TikTok video, despite the FBI lacking evidence of crimes or First Amendment violations.
- According to Fields' disclosure, the FBI pulled agents from cartel cases for what a supervisor described as "optics" designed to "make a show for the president," while ordering pre-assessment checks on protesters despite policy prohibitions.
- After refusing to participate, Fields was removed from leading three programs and ultimately resigned, claiming the retaliation "created a chilling effect within the workforce." She lost support from FBI leadership in her Los Angeles office.
- Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla questioned the Justice Department regarding how many investigations into protesters remain active, while a DOJ spokesperson stated the department will "vigorously uphold the First Amendment rights of all Americans and restore the rule of law.
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