FBIAA statements on consent order

The FBI Agents Association and the Department of Justice (DOJ), with the approval of the Court, entered a consent order today.

The FBI Agents Association and Chris Mattei, the attorney representing the Association, issued the following statements:

Statement from Natalie Bara, President, FBI Agents Association:

“The FBI Agents Association (FBIAA) welcomes today’s consent order, approved by the Court, which ensures that the names of FBI Agents and employees will not be publicly released without prior notice, and enables us to return to court and challenge any planned disclosure. This is an important step in the right direction to protect those who protect us—FBI Agents who have dedicated their careers to upholding the rule of law and defending our country.

This agreement provides critical safeguards, preventing immediate public exposure or retaliation and ensuring that FBI Agents can remain focused on protecting the American people. We appreciate the Court’s recognition of the serious concerns at stake.

As we move toward the preliminary injunction hearing, FBIAA remains committed to advocating for the rights and safety of FBI Agents.”

Statement from Chris Mattei, Attorney, Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder: “The Court’s order ensures that FBI Agents who are keeping our country and our communities safe can continue to do their jobs without fear of public exposure or retaliation. Under this order, if the Government intends to release the names of any FBI personnel, it must notify us in advance so that we can again challenge and prevent any planned disclosure. We will continue to do everything in our power to protect the FBI community from retaliation and appreciate that the Court treated this matter with the urgency it deserves.”