Attorney General Pam Bondi is considering removing a safeguard that prevents politically motivated prosecutions of elected officials, which could lead to politically driven prosecutions during a polarized period in American history.
Key Points
Removal of DOJ safeguard by Attorney General Pam Bondi
Critics concerned about politically motivated prosecutions
Hollowing out of Public Integrity Section (PIN) since Trump took office
Threats of mass firings by Trump appointees
Pros
U.S. attorneys would have more power to bring corruption charges
Cons
Potential for politically driven prosecutions
Diminished institutional check on public officials