Pam Bondi is clearly fed up with what she describes as the American Bar Association’s liberal leanings. On Thursday, she made her stance clear by sending them a letter with a straightforward message: “We’re done with relying on you for our judicial picks.” Bondi’s letter effectively cuts ties with the ABA regarding the administration’s judicial nominees.
Critics point out that the ABA has labeled several of Trump’s judicial nominees as “unqualified,” showing an apparent bias towards Democrats. Bondi argued in her letter that the ABA no longer serves as an impartial judge of nominees’ qualifications. Instead, she claims their ratings have consistently favored nominees from Democratic administrations, which has led to the decision to treat the ABA like any other activist group.
The Justice Department will no longer grant the ABA access to non-public information or allow nominees to engage with the ABA’s processes. This move marks a significant shift in the department’s approach to judicial nominations. Bondi tweeted that the ABA has lost its way and will no longer have the access they’ve been accustomed to.
The ABA has a long history of taking liberal positions on controversial issues. This includes topics like abortion, the death penalty, and same-sex marriage, which have contributed to its reputation for ideological bias. National Review highlighted this in 2019, noting how the ABA’s stances have influenced its ratings of judicial nominees over the years.
Founded in 1878, the ABA has a massive membership of over 400,000 individuals, including lawyers, judges, and legal workers. Despite its size, Republicans have expressed concerns about its influence on the Department of Justice. Utah Sen. Mike Lee even went so far as to call the ABA “leftist political hacks.”
When it comes to political donations, the ABA seems to favor the Democrats. In 2019, out of 15 members on the ABA’s Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary, five donated to Barack Obama and three to Hillary Clinton. Not a single donation went to Republican nominees from 2008-2016.
The ABA’s ratings have raised eyebrows, especially when conservative legal scholars like Judge Robert Bork received a “Not Qualified” rating. Other notable conservatives such as Richard A. Posner and Edith H. Jones have faced similar ratings, which adds to the skepticism about the ABA’s impartiality.
The Trump administration has been on a mission to eliminate what they see as liberal bias within the government. This includes distancing themselves from organizations like the ABA, which they believe contradict their policy goals. By severing ties, they aim to reshape the judicial nomination process to align more closely with conservative values.
Pam Bondi, Kash Patel, and Dan Bongino are seen as key figures ushering in a new era at the DOJ and the FBI. They have been vocal about their intentions to combat what they perceive as the weaponization of justice by Democrats. This move aligns with their broader strategy to reform institutions they believe have been influenced by leftist ideologies.
The decision to part ways with the ABA reflects a broader trend within the administration to challenge prevailing liberal narratives. By doing so, they hope to ensure that judicial nominations are handled in a manner that aligns with conservative principles.
Bondi’s actions resonate with those who feel the ABA has overstepped its role as an impartial evaluator. The decision has sparked discussions about the future of judicial nominations and the role of organizations like the ABA in the process.
This change could lead to a more streamlined nomination process, free from what the administration sees as undue influence from leftist organizations. Supporters of Bondi’s decision argue that it will allow for a fairer evaluation of nominees based on merit rather than political bias.
The impact of this decision will likely be felt in future judicial nominations, as the administration seeks to appoint judges who align with their vision for the judiciary. This move is part of a larger effort to ensure that the judicial system reflects conservative values and priorities.
The reaction to Bondi’s letter has been mixed, with some praising the decision and others criticizing it as a political maneuver. However, it underscores the administration’s commitment to challenging what they view as entrenched liberal bias in key institutions.
As the administration continues its efforts to reshape the judiciary, the role of organizations like the ABA will remain a point of contention. This decision marks a significant step in the administration’s broader strategy to promote conservative ideals within the judicial system.
The future of the ABA’s involvement in the judicial nomination process remains uncertain, as the administration seeks to chart a new course. This move signals a clear departure from past practices and reflects the administration’s desire for greater control over the process.
The decision to end reliance on the ABA’s ratings is a bold one, reflecting the administration’s confidence in its own ability to evaluate judicial nominees. As they move forward, the administration is likely to continue challenging institutions they see as aligned with liberal interests.
In the end, Bondi’s letter serves as a clear indication of the administration’s determination to reshape the judiciary in line with conservative values. This decision will likely have lasting implications for the future of judicial nominations and the role of the ABA in the process.
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That’s nice, but I would like to see the DOJ go after past “Violators of the U.S. Constitution” for massive prosecution and sentencing! Like Pelosi, Biden, Schumer, Schiff, Jack Smith, Garland, Mayorkas, Milley, Clinton, Obama, Comey, Fauci and many others that committed absolute “Crimes of Treachery and Treason” which have “NO Statute of Limitations;” and the list of such culprits is much too extensive to print here which would be redundant anyway! This shunning of the ABA doesn’t amount to diddlysquat!
But what I say would all be quite academic if the Constitution is followed verbatim in such Treacherous matters! For example Fauci was involved directly with “Global Genocide or Mass Murder” being in cahoots with an elitist Globalist plan-demic; even falling under the jurisdiction of the “ICC Nuremberg Codes” so “all bets should be off,” and there is plenty of room for “full prosecution and appropriate sentencing” of such individuals to “pay for their crimes to the fullest extent of the law, all the way up to and including execution!” And if they don’t pursue such appropriate actions at the highest level then nothing of substantive value will change, and this once “Great Nation under God” will fall by the wayside of history as just another “Failed State” as many “South of the Border Banana Republic’s” have, like Venezuela or even Mexico which is ruled by Drug Cartels and Communists! So far all I see is some very polished “Lip Service” but no actual “hard push” toward “Genuine Justice Prevailing” in this “Two-Tier Phony Baloney Rule of Law System!”
Right now the biggest Criminals of them all keep skating off into the sunset with their $Billions laughing like Devils at the rest of us!
AMEN!!
Amen.
In Jesus’ name we pray!
GOOD!!