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Bondi Is Out -- And Her Replacement Could Be Far Worse for Voting Rights - 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. - 04/03/2026.
00:00 Trump Fires Pam Bondi
00:38 Today's Guest: Ashley Cleaves
01:13 Bondi’s Rise & Loyalty to Trump
04:22 Weaponizing the DOJ: Bondi’s Legacy
08:48 DOJ Turns Against Voting Rights
11:04 Lawsuits, Ballot Seizures & Voter Data Fights
15:36 Key Legal Battles Shaping the 2026 Elections
17:13 Who Replaces Bondi? Top Contenders
20:06 DOJ Incompetence vs. Political Agenda
25:11 Supreme Court Cases & What Comes Next
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