FBI Delivers Key Documents on Biden-Era Weaponization to Congress

Under the leadership of Director Kash Patel, the FBI has provided Congress with documents related to allegations of political weaponization of federal law enforcement during the Biden administration. This follows a subpoena from House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan, who is investigating the FBI's actions, including its response to a 2021 directive from former Attorney General Merrick Garland that instructed investigations into parents at school board meetings. The documents also include a now-retracted memo from the FBI's Richmond field office that linked 'radical-traditionalist Catholics' to violent extremism, raising concerns over government surveillance of religious communities. Additionally, the FBI revealed it has opened 55 investigations under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act, primarily targeting pro-life activists. Jordan has expressed ongoing concerns regarding the lack of transparency and accountability from the FBI under previous leadership, aiming to restore public confidence in the bureau's operations. The newly released documents may represent a step toward addressing these issues and enhancing oversight of the FBI's actions.