The FBI dismissed at least five analysts connected to a withdrawn 2023 memo from its Richmond field office that examined links between ethnically motivated violent extremists and radical traditionalist Catholic views. Internal FBI and Justice Department inspector general reviews found no malicious intent or discriminatory comments but identified errors in professional judgment, leading to the memo's withdrawal and subsequent process changes. The firings were first reported by MS Now, with the FBI declining comment; additional details on timing, leadership involvement, and legal representation remain unverified.