Pam Bondi has just become the new Attorney General and has started a group called the “Weaponization Working Group.” This group’s job is to look into past actions by law enforcement and prosecutors to see if justice was used for political reasons.
They are especially focused on checking investigations and cases against former President Donald Trump.
This includes looking at the work of Special Counsel Jack Smith, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Bondi wants to address what she calls “politicised justice,” aiming to bring back trust and honesty to the Department of Justice (DOJ).
The group will review important cases against Trump, how the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot was handled, and whether there have been unfair actions against certain groups, like Catholic Americans and parents, at school board meetings.
Bondi has also asked the DOJ to stop giving federal money to sanctuary cities, which are places that limit help to federal immigration authorities.
This fits with rules from President Trump’s first term and is part of a larger plan to enforce immigration laws more strictly.
The announcement has received mixed reactions from the public. Some people support the idea, saying it will help make sure justice is not based on politics.
Others worry it might be an attempt to shield Trump from legal issues and to punish cities that don’t agree with him on immigration.
Critics are also concerned about how cutting funds could affect safety and services in sanctuary cities.
This plan could spark big discussions about the role of the DOJ in political matters, the separation of powers, and how much local governments can decide their own policies.
People are also talking about how this might change the balance between federal and state authorities in legal issues.
