A legal battle is brewing as Judicial Watch files a federal lawsuit against the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), seeking disclosure of the agency’s alleged involvement in the January 6 Capitol protests. The conservative watchdog group’s president, Tom Fitton, claims to have uncovered evidence suggesting CIA presence at the Capitol during the events of that day.
Fitton told BlazeTV that documents indicate CIA teams were on-site at the Capitol and responding to reported pipe bombs near political party headquarters. This revelation has raised questions about the extent of the intelligence agency’s role in domestic law enforcement activities.
“Americans deserve to know why CIA operators were deployed at the U.S. Capitol on January 6,” said Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. “This lawsuit could shed light on aspects of that day that have been kept from public view.”
The lawsuit seeks information on several specific areas, including:
- Reports of shots fired inside the Capitol
- CIA support requests related to the events
- Deployment of bomb technicians
- Use of explosive-detecting canines
Fitton expressed frustration with the CIA’s initial response to their Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, prompting the legal action. He emphasized the public’s right to know about any CIA law enforcement activities on American soil.
As the case unfolds, it could potentially reveal new details about the security response on January 6 and raise broader questions about the role of intelligence agencies in domestic matters.
The CIA has not yet commented on the lawsuit, citing ongoing litigation. This legal challenge may set the stage for a wider debate on government transparency and the boundaries of intelligence agency operations within the United States.
