articleThe Brief Three former FBI agents fired after working on the investigation into President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election are receiving support from current and former law enforcement officials. The case stems from a broader reshaping of the FBI under Patel, whose leadership has included the removal of employees tied to investigations involving Trump. They argue the firings violated federal employment protections and due process, claiming they were targeted because of their work on a high-profile investigation involving Trump. What we know:Five friend-of-the-court briefs have been filed backing the former agents, including one from the FBI Agents Association, which represents thousands of bureau employees. Former Justice Department and FBI officials also warned the dismissals could undermine the bureau’s long-standing independence and discourage agents from pursuing politically sensitive investigations.