Three former FBI agents who worked on the investigation into former President Donald Trump's conduct regarding the 2020 presidential election filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi over their dismissals from the bureau.

The lawsuit was filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., according to court records. The three agents were seasoned investigators who primarily handled public corruption cases before being assigned to special counsel Jack Smith's team.

The former agents are challenging their removal from the FBI under the new leadership. Patel was recently confirmed as FBI Director after Trump's return to office, while Bondi was confirmed as Attorney General.

The agents' lawsuit alleges that Patel and Bondi violated their rights in connection with their dismissals. The specific legal claims and remedies sought were not immediately detailed in available court filings.

The case represents one of the first legal challenges to personnel decisions made by Trump administration officials following the change in leadership at the Justice Department and FBI. The outcome could have implications for other federal law enforcement personnel who worked on Trump-related investigations during the previous administration.