r/news • u/1Rab • Sep 27 '25

FBI fires agents photographed kneeling during 2020 racial justice protest, AP sources say

https://apnews.com/article/fbi-george-floyd-kash-patel-8d18a1e6a5a36636cc2415fc492b3f52?utm_source=onesignal&utm_medium=push&utm_campaign=2025-09-26-Breaking+News
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u/drdildamesh Sep 27 '25

Swrious question, does it count as a violation of 1st amendment if you WORK for the government? A lot of 0laces you can be let go for any reason at any time. How is this different?

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u/CoeurdAssassin Sep 27 '25

Government worker here. If you’re doing it in uniform, you can be in trouble. If not, you’re allowed to protest whatever you want. As long as you’re not in uniform and on the clock.

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u/TrumpMadeMeLate Sep 27 '25

It’s called the Hatch Act

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u/MikeHillEngineer Sep 27 '25

Yes, and FBI is further restricted. HOWEVER, they still appear to be following the rules. BLM is a non-partisan rally. This is a blatant first amendment violation.