Pam Bondi Drops the Hammer on Sanctuary Cities Hours After Swearing In [WATCH]

Newly appointed Attorney General Pam Bondi has wasted no time implementing sweeping changes at the Department of Justice (DOJ).

On Wednesday, she ordered an immediate halt to all federal funding for sanctuary cities, marking the beginning of a broad crackdown on illegal immigration and the organizations that facilitate it.

BREAKING: Attorney General Pam Bondi has ordered the Department of Justice to cut off all federal funding to sanctuary cities.

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Sanctuary cities, largely controlled by Democrat-led administrations, have long been a point of contention between federal and local governments.

These jurisdictions refuse to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement, a stance that Bondi has strongly opposed, citing concerns over national security and law enforcement integrity.

Her latest directive aligns with the Trump administration’s immigration policies, emphasizing stricter border security and enforcement measures.

As part of her efforts, Bondi also directed the DOJ to reassess all funding agreements with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that provide assistance to illegal immigrants.

The review aims to identify any federal financial support going to entities that, in her view, facilitate unlawful border crossings and settlement in the U.S.

Bondi, who was confirmed by the Senate late Tuesday and sworn in the following day, is expected to issue additional executive orders in the coming days.

Among her top priorities is a plan to address the alleged politicization of the legal system, enforce stricter penalties for violent crimes, and collaborate with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to dismantle drug cartels and transnational criminal networks.

In a memo obtained by Fox News, Bondi outlined new guidelines for DOJ attorneys, mandating that they enforce federal criminal laws vigorously while also defending presidential policies against legal challenges.

“The discretion afforded Justice Department attorneys with respect to those responsibilities does not include latitude to substitute their personal political views or judgments for those that prevailed in the election,” the memo states.

The directive warns that any DOJ attorney who refuses to perform their duties, including declining to sign briefs or failing to advance legal arguments in support of the Trump administration, will face disciplinary action, including possible termination.

“When Justice Department attorneys refuse to faithfully carry out their role by, for example, refusing to advance good-faith arguments or declining to sign briefs, it undermines the constitutional order and deprives the President of the benefit of his lawyers,” the memo continues.

Bondi also announced the creation of the “Weaponization Working Group,” an initiative designed to review the conduct of law enforcement agencies over the past four years for signs of political bias.

The working group will investigate several high-profile cases, including those led by former Special Counsel Jack Smith, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Bondi’s initiative will examine whether these and other cases were driven by partisan motivations rather than legal merit.

Additionally, the group will scrutinize the DOJ’s handling of investigations into the events of January 6, 2021, as well as allegations that the FBI unfairly targeted Catholic Americans and parents at school board meetings.

It will also assess enforcement actions taken under the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.

In another major policy shift, Bondi has lifted the moratorium on federal executions, ordering DOJ prosecutors to seek the death penalty in appropriate cases.

The directive specifically targets violent drug trafficking offenses and other severe crimes.

The attorney general has also instructed the DOJ to re-evaluate prior cases where the previous administration opted against pursuing the death penalty.

Policies that do not align with President Trump’s executive order on capital punishment will be rescinded.

Bondi’s swift and aggressive actions signal a sharp shift in DOJ priorities, reinforcing stricter law enforcement policies and a renewed focus on combatting illegal immigration, crime, and the perceived politicization of federal agencies.

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