Swalwell Lawyers Threaten Legal Action if FBI Releases Closed Fang Counterintelligence File Before California Governor Primary
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Lawyers for Rep. Eric Swalwell have threatened legal action to stop the FBI or DOJ from releasing a closed "Fang" counterintelligence file ahead of California’s June 2, 2026 governor primary, saying any disclosure would be politically timed. They note the probe was closed without criminal charges and the House Ethics Committee ended its 2023 review without accusing violations, accuse Patel of flouting DOJ policy barring overt law‑enforcement actions near elections, and Swalwell—who is leading in polls and seeking a top‑two finish—has publicly tied the potential release to the electoral calendar while also facing a separate criminal referral for alleged mortgage fraud.