Judicial Watch has filed a federal lawsuit against the CIA in an effort to uncover the agency’s activities during the January 6 Capitol protests. According to documents discovered by the watchdog group, CIA operatives were present on the ground at the Capitol, responding to incidents such as the alleged pipe bombs found near political offices and potentially involved in other operations.
Tom Fitton, President of Judicial Watch, discussed these findings with BlazeTV hosts Jill Savage and James Poulos, expressing shock over the CIA’s apparent involvement. “It’s a surprise to Americans that the CIA was conducting law enforcement activities here in America,” Fitton said, noting that such domestic operations are typically outside the agency’s scope.
When Judicial Watch attempted to obtain more details through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, they were met with resistance. The organization’s subsequent lawsuit seeks to force the CIA to release records that could shed light on its role during the events of January 6. The lawsuit focuses on areas such as shots fired inside the Capitol, requests for CIA assistance, and bomb detection efforts.
The revelation that CIA personnel were involved has raised concerns about the agency’s transparency and the broader implications of intelligence agencies operating within U.S. borders. Fitton emphasized the need for accountability, arguing that the American people deserve to know what happened. “Law enforcement personnel working for the CIA on the ground on January 6, certainly that ought to be disclosable or disclosed to the American people,” he said.
As the legal process unfolds, Judicial Watch’s efforts may lead to further insights into the government’s response to the Capitol protests and whether intelligence agencies overstepped their bounds.
