For years, conservatives watched as Lady Justice peeked under her blindfold. The scales tipped left, then further left until they nearly toppled over completely.

Washington’s marble halls, once symbols of equal justice, transformed into something that would make James Madison himself rise in righteous indignation. The weaponization of federal law enforcement became so blatant that even moderate Democrats began questioning the system.

Constitutional scholars have warned about this precise scenario: when federal power becomes a sword rather than a shield. Now, in February 2025, that warning has finally reached its breaking point.

Attorney General Pam Bondi, sworn in on February 5th by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, immediately established the “Weaponization Working Group” within the DOJ. The group’s mandate is clear: review every instance of “politicized justice” since 2021.

From ‘The Post Millennial’:

“The group will examine prosecutions brought against President Donald Trump while he was running for office by cases brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and Special Counsel Jack Smith in Florida and Washington, DC as part of its first actions.”

Examining the Political Playbook

The working group’s scope extends far beyond Trump-related cases. Their investigation encompasses the full spectrum of DOJ activities: January 6 prosecutions, investigations targeting Catholic organizations, and the surveillance of parents at school board meetings.

President Trump, speaking at Wednesday’s swearing-in ceremony, addressed the elephant in the room. “I know I’m supposed to say, ‘She’s going to be totally impartial with respect to Democrats.’ And I think she will be as impartial as a person can be.”

Restoring Traditional Justice

Bondi’s day-one directives, totaling 13 separate memoranda, signal a comprehensive departmental overhaul. She terminated the federal execution moratorium, directing prosecutors to pursue capital punishment in severe drug trafficking cases.

The new Attorney General also suspended federal funding to the nation’s 224 sanctuary jurisdictions, pending review. This decisive action affects billions in federal grants previously flowing to cities and states that obstruct immigration enforcement.

Return to Constitutional Order

In a memorandum titled “Zealous Advocacy,” Bondi established clear expectations for DOJ attorneys. Personal political views must yield to professional duties.

The directive leaves no room for interpretation: attorneys serve the Constitution, not political ideologies.

Bondi’s promise to “restore integrity to the Justice Department” isn’t just rhetoric. Each directive specifically targets what conservatives have long identified as systematic abuse of federal power.

The magnitude of this transformation cannot be overstated. For the first time since 2021, the Department of Justice appears poised to return to its fundamental mission: equal justice under law.

Key Takeaways

• AG Bondi establishes the “Weaponization Working Group” to investigate politically motivated prosecutions against conservatives.
• DOJ immediately ends federal funding to 224 sanctuary cities and revives capital punishment procedures.
• All Trump-era prosecutions will undergo comprehensive review for potential political bias.

Sources: The Post Millennial, USA TODAY, The Post Millennial