Changes in the Justice Department Under Attorney General Bondi
Attorney General Pam Bondi is making significant changes within the Justice Department, including the disbandment of several key task forces and a shift in focus towards enforcement priorities. In her first acts as AG, Bondi has cut back programs that had previously targeted foreign influence, notably dissolving the task force aimed at seizing assets of Russian oligarchs. Under her leadership, the emphasis has moved away from anti-corruption measures and foreign lobbying enforcement, with Bondi asserting that the department should not concentrate on foreign lobbying campaigns. This pivot comes amidst broader organizational changes that limit the scope of foreign agent registration prosecutions and diminish corporate crime enforcement, particularly in relation to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). The decision has drawn criticism, suggesting a favorable environment for foreign influence peddlers and corporate misconduct.
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