Attorney General Pam Bondi wasted no time setting the tone for her tenure at the Department of Justice (DOJ), issuing bold directives to restore law and order, crack down on violent crime, and eliminate political bias within the department.
On her first day in office, Bondi outlined a sweeping agenda that includes reinstating the federal death penalty, taking an aggressive stance on drug cartels, and dismantling politically motivated prosecutions. These moves mark a sharp departure from the previous administration’s policies and signal a significant shift in the federal government’s approach to law enforcement.
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In an internal DOJ memo, Bondi clarified that she would not tolerate political activism among DOJ attorneys. The memo mandates “zealous advocacy” from all DOJ lawyers. It warns that those who refuse to advance good-faith legal arguments on behalf of the Trump administration could face disciplinary action, including termination.
Bondi also announced the formation of the Weaponization Working Group, which will conduct a full review of politically motivated prosecutions from the past four years. The group will focus on cases led by former Special Counsel Jack Smith, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and New York Attorney General Letitia James—all of whom have been vocal opponents of President Trump and his allies.
The working group will also review the FBI’s surveillance of Catholic Americans, DOJ investigations into parents protesting at school board meetings, and the treatment of January 6 defendants.
One of Bondi’s most significant first-day actions was ending the federal moratorium on executions, reversing a Biden administration policy that had effectively halted capital punishment. Under Bondi’s leadership, federal prosecutors will now be required to seek the death penalty in appropriate cases, with a particular focus on violent drug trafficking organizations.
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Bondi also vowed to revisit cases where the prior administration declined to pursue capital punishment, ensuring that justice is served for victims of the nation’s most heinous crimes.
Bondi has pledged a relentless crackdown on transnational criminal organizations, including Mexican drug cartels and Venezuelan gangs. Her directive prioritizes dismantling entire cartel networks rather than merely arresting low-level offenders.
As part of this strategy, Bondi has ordered Joint Task Force Vulcan, which was originally created to target MS-13, to expand its mission to combat Tren de Aragua, a Venezuelan gang recently designated as a foreign terrorist organization.
To combat the fentanyl crisis, Bondi is also pushing legislative reforms to target fentanyl pill manufacturing equipment and add the deadly drug Xylazine to the Controlled Substances Act.
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Illegal immigration remains a top priority under Bondi’s DOJ. Federal funding to sanctuary cities has been immediately paused, cutting off taxpayer dollars to jurisdictions that refuse to enforce immigration laws.
Bondi has also ordered the DOJ to investigate and potentially prosecute sanctuary jurisdictions that obstruct federal immigration enforcement. Additionally, the department will review and reconsider funding for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that assist illegal immigrants.
In a move to combat global terrorism, Bondi announced the creation of a Joint Task Force to hold Hamas accountable for the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. This task force will pursue criminal charges, seek the arrest and extradition of Hamas leaders, and investigate domestic antisemitism linked to terrorist organizations.
Bondi has also directed the FBI to prioritize staffing the task force with counterterrorism experts to ensure swift and effective enforcement.
In another major move, Bondi has set a March 15 deadline for the elimination of all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs within the DOJ. This includes the removal of race- and sex-based hiring and training requirements.
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The DOJ will also work with the Department of Education to eliminate federal grants to universities that engage in race-based admissions policies or affirmative action hiring quotas.
Bondi’s reform agenda extends to the FBI, with Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove already directing the termination of eight FBI employees involved in politically motivated investigations related to January 6 and Hamas.
In response, nine FBI agents have filed a lawsuit attempting to block their identities from being made public, a move critics see as an attempt to avoid accountability.
Bondi’s first-day directives signal a hardline shift in federal law enforcement policy—one that focuses on restoring integrity to the DOJ, cracking down on crime, and eliminating political bias.
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