Jim Jordan condemns FBI for alleged plans to fire Jan. 6 protesters
by Chloe Folmar - 05/07/22 10:56 AM ET
Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) on Friday published a letter condemning the FBI for suspending the security clearances of employees who engaged nonviolently in protests on Jan. 6, saying that it was the first step in firing the employees.
House representatives learned of the FBI’s plans from whistleblowers who were present at Jan. 6 protests.
“Because a security clearance is required for FBI positions, the suspension of the security clearance means the FBI has suspended these employees from work indefinitely. Such a suspension is likely to be the first step in terminating employment,” the letter said.
The FBI allegedly cited a guideline pertaining to “Allegiance to the United States” in its alerts to suspend the security clearances of the protesters, “implying that the FBI believes the employees who attended protests on January 6 are no longer loyal to the United States.”
Jordan, who is the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, announced that the committee is arranging an examination into the FBI run by the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General.
“We are conducting oversight to ensure the FBI is not retaliating against FBI employees for exercising their First Amendment rights,” Jordan wrote. “We ask for your personal assurance that the FBI will cooperate fully with the Inspector General’s examination.”
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