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FBI reassigns agents in iconic kneeling incident during Floyd protest | CNN Politics


Published on 2025-05-01 13:00:41 - CNN
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  • The Federal Bureau of Investigation has reassigned several agents who were photographed kneeling with demonstrators during a 2020 protest in the wake of police killing of George Floyd, people briefed on the matter told CNN.

The article from CNN dated April 30, 2025, discusses an internal FBI report that has raised concerns about the agency's surveillance practices during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. The report revealed that FBI agents improperly monitored and collected data on protesters, including their social media activity and personal communications, without sufficient justification or oversight. This has led to accusations of overreach and potential violations of First Amendment rights. The FBI has acknowledged the findings and stated that it is reviewing its policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal standards. Civil liberties groups have called for greater transparency and accountability from the FBI, emphasizing the need to protect the rights of citizens to peacefully protest.

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