FBI Director Kash Patel, one of the Trump administration's highest-ranking Asian American officials, dismissed three high-ranking FBI officials Thursday, including former Acting Director Brian Driscoll,

"Sanctuary policies impede law enforcement and put American citizens at risk by design," Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a statement. "The Department of Justice will continue bringing litigation against sanctuary jurisdictions and work closely with the Department of Homeland Security to eradicate these harmful policies around the country."

Former government officials group The Steady State criticizes FBI Director Kash Patel for removing agents, claiming political weaponization of the bureau.