Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee are launching an investigation Friday into the firings of Justice Department attorneys and employees who investigated President Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election and his handling of classified records.

In a letter obtained by CBS News, the panel's Democrats are asking Attorney General Pam Bondi to hand over records about at least 20 Justice Department staff fired last month.

The senators said they're seeking information regarding the justification "for any of these draconian personnel actions," in reference to the terminations. They said of Justice Department leaders, "Firing career administrative staff who lack decision-making authority because they were doing their jobs is a petty but pernicious abuse of power."

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