A group of twelve ex-FBI agents has filed a lawsuit against Director Kash Patel following their dismissal for kneeling during a racial justice protest. The agents argue that their firings were unlawful and are seeking reinstatement to their positions. This legal action comes in the wake of national protests ignited by the death of George Floyd, during which the kneeling gesture was used as a symbol of solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. The case highlights ongoing tensions within law enforcement agencies regarding social justice issues.