Potential Removal of DOJ Safeguard by Attorney General Pam Bondi

SOURCE yahoo.com
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