LULAC CALLS THE REMOVAL OF U.S. ATTORNEY GENERAL PAM BONDI THE END OF A DARK PERIOD IN AMERICA'S JUSTICE SYSTEMNation's Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Calls for a Return to Fair Judicial Oversight and Non-Partisan Enforcement of Our Country's LawsWashington, DC - The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) acknowledges the removal of Pam Bondi as Attorney General of the United States by President Trump and views this moment as an opportunity to restore integrity, independence, and public trust in the Department of Justice. "The Department of Justice must never be used as a tool for political retribution or selective enforcement," said Roman Palomares, LULAC national president and chairman of the board. "The American people deserve an attorney general who understands that justice is not personal, not political, and not optional. It is foundational. For too long, our communities have felt the weight of enforcement without the protection of fairness. This transition must mark the beginning of a renewed commitment to impartial justice and respect for the rule of law." The role of attorney general carries a profound responsibility to uphold the Constitution, ensure equal protection under the law, and administer justice without bias or political influence. LULAC has long expressed concern that these standards were not consistently met during Bondi's tenure, particularly in matters affecting Latino communities, immigrants, and other communities of color. But for LULAC and Latino communities, her legacy runs deeper and darker. Under Bondi, the DOJ's Civil Rights Division, which protects the constitutional rights of all Americans, experienced a mass exodus of career attorneys who say it was turned into an enforcement arm of the White House. Bondi removed the leadership of the Voting Section and ordered the dismissal of all its active cases, gutting decades of hard-won protections for communities of color. Voting rights cases were thrown out and replaced with investigations into alleged voter fraud, while consent decrees holding police accountable for discriminatory misconduct were terminated in cities across the country. "The attorney general serves not the interests of any one administration, but the Constitution and the people of the United States," said Gloria Leal, LULAC general counsel. "This role requires independence, adherence to established legal norms, and respect for due process. Ensuring that every individual, regardless of status, has access to fair treatment under the law is not discretionary; it is a constitutional mandate." LULAC calls on federal leadership to appoint an attorney general who will restore confidence in the Department of Justice by reaffirming its independence, strengthening its professional ranks, and recommitting to equal justice for all. "This is a moment for reset and renewal," Palomares added. "The next attorney general must be guided not by politics, but by principle, ensuring that the scales of justice remain balanced, fair, and untampered." # # # About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is the nation's oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization. Founded in 1929, LULAC is committed to advancing the rights and opportunities of Latino Americans through advocacy, community building, and education. With a growing network of councils nationwide, LULAC remains steadfast in its mission to protect and empower millions of Latinos, contributing daily to America's prosperity. For more information about LULAC and its initiatives, please visit www.LULAC.org. |
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