F.B.I. agents and staff who worked on the investigations into the January 6 Capitol riot are taking legal action to keep their identities under wraps. In two separate lawsuits filed this week, they claim the Trump administration is pushing to reveal their names, putting them and their families at serious risk.

The legal move comes after Emil Bove, the acting deputy attorney general, demanded a list of everyone involved in the Jan. 6 cases. According to the lawsuits, this list could include up to 6,000 agents. The plaintiffs argue that releasing their names could lead to threats or even mass firings.

While the Trump administration hasn’t explicitly stated plans to reveal the identities, the demand for names has fueled concerns. The Justice Department has already dismissed prosecutors tied to cases involving President Trump or the Jan. 6 rioters, adding to the tension. The lawsuits aim to block any potential release of names, setting the stage for a broader legal fight if mass terminations occur.

One of the lawsuits, filed on behalf of nine unnamed F.B.I. employees, seeks class-action status. It covers agents who worked on Jan. 6 cases or the investigation into Trump’s handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. The complaint states that these employees believe they could be fired soon for their involvement in these high-profile cases.

This legal battle highlights the growing unease among federal law enforcement as the Trump administration continues to scrutinize Jan. 6 investigations. For now, the agents are fighting to protect their privacy and safety in an increasingly contentious environment.