Bondi Is Out — And Her Replacement Could Be Far Worse for Voting Rights

from Defending Democracy with Marc Elias · host Democracy Docket

Donald Trump has fired Pam Bondi as Attorney General, and her replacement could be someone even more hostile to voting rights. Marc Elias is joined by Democracy Docket Legal Content Editor Ashley Cleaves to analyze Bondi's legacy and discuss the implications of this move for the 2026 elections.Support Democracy Docket's mission:https://newsletters.democracydocket.com/anchor-youtube-friday00:00 Trump Fires Pam Bondi00:38 Today's Guest: Ashley Cleaves01:13 Bondi’s Rise & Loyalty to Trump04:22 Weaponizing the DOJ: Bondi’s Legacy08:48 DOJ Turns Against Voting Rights11:04 Lawsuits, Ballot Seizures & Voter Data Fights15:36 Key Legal Battles Shaping the 2026 Elections17:13 Who Replaces Bondi? Top Contenders20:06 DOJ Incompetence vs. Political Agenda25:11 Supreme Court Cases & What Comes Next

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