Whistleblower alleges Trump ordered FBI investigations of anti-ICE protesters

A former FBI analyst's whistleblower complaint alleges Trump directed FBI investigations of anti-ICE protesters in Southern California, actions she said violated law and policy.

• Jill Fields, a former FBI supervisory intelligence analyst, alleged the bureau opened preliminary investigations of anti-ICE protesters in Southern California in early 2025.
• Fields alleged Trump, angered by a TikTok video of Alhambra protesters, directed FBI Director Kash Patel to investigate those in the video.
• Fields alleged acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove ordered an investigation into protesters outside federal buildings, and that a 10-agent "dedicated immigration squad" was created.
• White House spokesperson Lauren Bis called the allegations "false," stating the First Amendment does not protect violent rioting and obstructing law enforcement.