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Trump Ordered FBI Probe of Protesters, Complaint Alleges

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  • Jill Fields filed a complaint alleging White House pressure to investigate protesters.
  • Fields alleges Emil Bove ordered the FBI office to open probe despite First Amendment concerns.
  • President Donald Trump watched a protest video and ordered FBI Director Kash Patel to investigate activists.
  • FBI agents initially declined to open a case, deeming anti-ICE demonstrations protected speech.
  • After refusing participation, Fields lost duties, resigned, and urged DOJ inspector general to investigate.