Bondi Accuses Judges of Unconscionable Bias Against Lindsey Halligan
On Monday, Attorney General Pam Bondi condemned federal judges in Alexandria, Virginia, for what she deemed an “unconscionable campaign of bias and hostility” directed at Lindsey Halligan. Halligan, recently removed from her position as U.S. attorney, has been at the center of controversy in the Eastern District of Virginia.
Bondi’s Stance on Judicial Bias Against Lindsey Halligan
Bondi’s comments, shared on social media platform X by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, reflect growing tension between the Justice Department and the judiciary. This friction intensified after two magistrate judges and a district court judge criticized the inclusion of Halligan’s name in recent court filings, including guilty pleas and indictments.
- Judges questioned Halligan’s presence in court documents.
- Bondi and Blanche defended Halligan, insisting she and her colleagues were merely fulfilling their duties.
- The statement asserted that Halligan’s reputation should not be questioned for doing her job.
Bondi maintained that federal prosecutors across the nation must not be hindered by judges who fail to uphold their duty of impartiality. She emphasized the necessity for a judicial system that serves the American public effectively, particularly in the Eastern District of Virginia.
Background on Halligan’s Removal
Judge Cameron McGowan Currie played a pivotal role in Halligan’s dismissal last month for not being Senate confirmed after 120 days of vacancy. This decision has significant implications, as it also voided Halligan’s work on key cases involving high-profile figures.
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The Justice Department firmly stated that it has no tolerance for what it calls “undemocratic judicial activism.” Bondi concluded her remarks by reiterating the commitment to public safety and the legal integrity of courtrooms nationwide.
