Attorney General Pam Bondi has enacted a series of directives aimed at overhauling key Justice Department policies.
Federal funding to jurisdictions that do not cooperate with immigration enforcement has been suspended. This action initiates a 60-day review period to assess compliance and determine future funding allocations.
A new task force has been established to examine previous investigations and prosecutions involving former President Donald Trump. This includes cases led by former special counsel Jack Smith and legal actions initiated by the Manhattan District Attorney and the New York Attorney General.
Department attorneys have been instructed to align with the administration’s legal positions. Those who decline to advance these arguments due to personal beliefs may face disciplinary actions, including termination.
The moratorium on federal executions has been lifted. Prosecutors are now directed to pursue capital punishment in cases deemed appropriate under federal law.
The department will shift its focus from foreign influence cases to traditional espionage-related prosecutions. This realignment aims to concentrate resources on national security threats.
These directives represent a significant shift in the department’s approach to immigration enforcement, criminal justice, and national security.