FBI analysts tied to disputed 'Catholic ideology' memo told they're being fired, AP sources say

Several FBI analysts tied to the creation of a 2023 memo warning of a potential threat from Catholic "violent extremists" were fired Friday, according to their lawyer, the latest wave of terminations under the leadership of its director Kash Patel.

FBI analysts tied to disputed 'Catholic ideology' memo told they're being fired, AP sources say

TL;DR

  • FBI analysts involved in a 2023 memo have been fired.
  • The memo warned of potential threats from Catholic "violent extremists".
  • The terminations are occurring under FBI director Kash Patel.
  • The firings were confirmed by the analysts' lawyer.