FBI Offices Accused of Contributing to Anti-Catholic Memo, Contradicting Wray's Testimony

House Republicans claim that FBI documents obtained contradict FBI Director Christopher Wray's recent testimony, revealing that several field offices contributed to a memo targeting traditionalist Catholics as "potential terrorists." The memo, titled "Interest of Racially or Ethnically Motivated Violent Extremists in Radical-Traditionalist Catholic Ideology Almost Certainly Presents New Mitigation Opportunities," drew criticism when leaked in January. The FBI initially stated that it was a single product from a single field office, but the newly obtained documents suggest involvement from multiple field offices. Republicans are demanding further documentation and have given the agency until August 23 to respond. The FBI maintains that the document was quickly removed and that investigations are not based solely on religious affiliations or First Amendment protected activities.