February 5, 2025policy changecriminal justiceexecutive authorityrule of lawDepartment of Justice independencerule of lawexecutive powercivil liberties
Bondi creates a DOJ weaponization group aimed at Trump critics
Attorney General Pam Bondi established a Department of Justice Weaponization Working Group, directed by Acting U.S. Attorney Ed Martin, to review and potentially reverse prior prosecutions and investigations that the administration characterized as politically motivated against Trump allies. The unit announced reviews of cases involving January 6 defendants, Hunter Biden investigators, and media organizations that had published leaked government documents.