Newly-sworn in U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi directs DOJ to pause federal funding for sanctuary cities and evaluate funding to NGOs supporting illegal migrants. She focuses on countering illegal immigration, drug cartels, and dismantling MS-13 and Tren de Aragua. Bondi also targets legislative reforms against fentanyl and adds Xylazine to controlled substances list.
Key Points
Direction to pause federal funding for sanctuary cities
Evaluation of funding to NGOs supporting illegal migrants
Empowerment of task forces to combat MS-13, Tren de Aragua, and human trafficking
Focus on legislative reforms against fentanyl and addition of Xylazine to controlled substances list
Pros
Focuses on countering illegal immigration and drug cartels
Empowers task forces to dismantle MS-13, Tren de Aragua, and fight human trafficking
Targets legislative reforms against fentanyl and adds Xylazine to controlled substances list
Cons
May face opposition from supporters of sanctuary cities and NGOs aiding illegal migrants