On her first day as Attorney General, Pam Bondi wasted no time establishing a vision for the Justice Department that promises sweeping changes, laser-focused on combating what she terms “politicized justice” and restoring what she calls “equal justice under the law.” In a move that reflects Bondi’s reputation as a no-nonsense prosecutor, her directives aim to tighten federal law enforcement around key issues like cartel operations, violent crime, and prosecutorial integrity—all while dismantling policies set during the previous administration.
One of Bondi’s first and most controversial steps is her creation of a “Weaponization Working Group.” This task force will review high-profile prosecutions from the last four years, including cases brought against former President Trump by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and New York Attorney General Letitia James. This working group signals Bondi’s determination to root out what she sees as politically motivated prosecutions. Her memo makes it clear that Justice Department attorneys are expected to follow through on good-faith legal arguments in support of the administration’s policies—or face disciplinary action, potentially even termination.
BREAKING: Attorney General Pam Bondi has just ordered investigations into the cases brought against President Trump.
This includes the New York case with Alvin Bragg. pic.twitter.com/EFfj1GhTfw
— Ian Jaeger (@IanJaeger29) February 5, 2025
A major shift under Bondi’s leadership will be the aggressive reinstatement of the federal death penalty. Bondi has ordered federal prosecutors to seek capital punishment for violent crimes, with a particular focus on cases involving drug trafficking organizations. Her directive also calls for a re-evaluation of the 37 commuted death sentences from President Biden’s 2024 executive clemency decision, signaling a potential reopening of justice for victims’ families.
When it comes to cartels and transnational crime, Bondi is taking a militaristic approach. By enhancing the powers of Joint Task Force Vulcan and Joint Task Force Alpha, she intends to dismantle gangs like MS-13 and Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua. Her strategy focuses on targeting leadership and supply chains instead of lower-level offenders, prioritizing efficiency in capturing and prosecuting key players. Bondi also plans to work closely with Homeland Security to disrupt fentanyl production and distribution, calling for legislative changes to crack down on emerging threats like Xylazine.
Additionally, Bondi is cracking down on illegal immigration by pausing federal funding for sanctuary cities and scrutinizing funding agreements with NGOs that support illegal migrants. The DOJ will investigate and prosecute jurisdictions that obstruct federal law enforcement efforts.
BREAKING: AG Pam Bondi just ordered the Justice Department to freeze all funding for sanctuary cities and has instructed attorneys to begin prosecuting officials preventing ICE from doing their job.
SO IT BEGINS. LET’S FREAKIN GO! pic.twitter.com/oB8UTekATX
— George (@BehizyTweets) February 5, 2025
On the domestic policy front, Bondi’s orders extend beyond law enforcement. She has directed the DOJ to terminate all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, arguing that hiring and promotions should be based solely on merit, not race or sex-based criteria. She also plans to work with the Department of Education to ensure fair admissions practices at federally funded institutions.
Perhaps one of the more internationally focused initiatives is her creation of a task force aimed at prosecuting Hamas leadership for crimes against Jews during the group’s October 2023 terror attack on Israel. This task force will work closely with the FBI and focus on extradition, arrests, and investigations into antisemitism within the United States.
Bondi’s confirmation marks a stark ideological shift in the Justice Department’s priorities. Her emphasis on law-and-order tactics, prosecutorial accountability, and restoring capital punishment highlights a sharp departure from the policies under the previous administration. If her directives are carried out as planned, the nation could see rapid and dramatic changes in federal criminal prosecution, immigration enforcement, and internal DOJ operations. One thing is clear—Bondi is steering the Justice Department into uncharted territory, with little room for hesitation or dissent.
