Disbar Pam Bondi – A Lawless Attorney General

FactPAC is calling on the Florida Bar to review Attorney General Pam Bondi’s Conduct and Consider her for Disbarment​ and/or other disciplinary action.

We have prepared a comprehensive evaluation of Attorney General Pam Bondi’s professional conduct, highlighting actions that may warrant consideration for disbarment due to potential violations of legal ethics and professional responsibilities.​

1. Disregard for Judicial Authority and Due Process:

Attorney General Bondi’s handling of the deportation case involving Kilmar Abrego Garcia raises significant concerns. Despite a federal court order prohibiting Garcia’s removal, he was deported to El Salvador. Judge Paula Xinis described the detention and deportation as “wholly lawless,” noting the absence of legal grounds for such actions. Bondi’s response, emphasizing the need to “vigorously argue on behalf of your client,” suggests a prioritization of administrative directives over judicial mandates, potentially undermining the rule of law.​ Bondi appears to believe that Donald Trump is her “client.”

2. Politicization of the Department of Justice:

Bondi’s tenure and actions prior to becoming Attorney General has been marked by actions that suggest the politicization of the Department of Justice (DOJ). Her involvement in efforts to overturn the 2020 election results, including public assertions of voter fraud without substantiated evidence, reflects a potential misuse of legal authority for political ends. Such actions may compromise the perceived impartiality and integrity of the DOJ.​

3. Ethical Concerns Regarding Campaign Contributions:

In 2013, Bondi’s political action committee received a $25,000 donation from the Donald J. Trump Foundation while her office was considering joining a lawsuit against Trump University. Subsequently, her office declined to pursue the case. The Internal Revenue Service later determined that the donation violated laws against political contributions from nonprofit organizations. This sequence of events raises questions about potential conflicts of interest and adherence to ethical standards.​

4. Undermining Civil Rights Protections:

Bondi’s actions have also raised concerns regarding the protection of civil rights. Her directive to dismiss lawsuits related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in public safety departments suggests a departure from established civil rights enforcement practices. Such decisions may reflect a disregard for efforts to address systemic discrimination.​

Pam Bondi’s Conduct May Have Directly Violated The Florida Bar’s Guidelines for Professional Conduct

The Florida Bar’s Guidelines for Profesional Conduct require some of the highest standards for practice attorneys in the United States. Should the bar expect all attorneys to meet those high standards, they should take immediate action in regard to Attorney General Pam Bondi’s potential violations, as outlined below.

A. Conflict of Interest and Undermining Public Trust

Incident: In 2013, Pam Bondi’s political action committee accepted a $25,000 donation from the Trump Foundation while her office was considering joining a lawsuit against Trump University. Her office later declined to participate in the lawsuit.

Relevant Guideline: A. General Principles

“A lawyer always should strive to uphold the honor and dignity of the profession… A lawyer must not use any aspect of the litigation process… to unnecessarily prolong litigation or increase litigation expenses.”

Analysis: Accepting a donation from a party under potential investigation, then declining to prosecute erodes public confidence and fails to uphold the dignity and impartiality required by the legal profession.

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B. Misuse of Office for Personal Gain

Incident: Bondi persuaded Gov. Rick Scott to delay an execution because it conflicted with a fundraising event she was hosting.

Relevant Guideline: A. General Principles

“A lawyer should avoid disorder and disruption in the courtroom, and maintain a respectful attitude toward the court.”

Relevant Guideline: L. Trial Conduct and Courtroom Decorum

“A lawyer should abstain from conduct calculated to detract or divert the fact finder’s attention from the relevant facts or otherwise cause the fact finder to reach a decision on an impermissible basis.”

Analysis: Rescheduling a state-sanctioned execution for a political fundraiser constitutes an abuse of office, prioritizing personal political interests over the solemnity and gravity of the justice process.

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C. Disregard for Judicial Orders

Incident: As U.S. Attorney General, Bondi defended a deportation that directly violated a federal judge’s order. She also has shown disregard for the rulings of the federal judiciary and is defending the Trump administration’s attacks on law firms that represent the President’s political adversaries.

Relevant Guideline: Preamble

“To the judiciary, a lawyer owes candor, diligence, and utmost respect.”

Relevant Guideline: A. General Principles

“A lawyer is both an officer of the court and an advocate… and maintain a respectful attitude toward the court.”

Analysis: Acting contrary to a federal court’s order undermines the integrity of the judicial system and violates a lawyer’s fundamental obligation to show respect for court authority.

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D. Partisan Manipulation of Legal System

Incident: Bondi publicly supported efforts to challenge the 2020 presidential election results, amplifying unverified claims of fraud and sowing public distrust.

Relevant Guideline: Preamble

“To the administration of justice, a lawyer unquestionably owes the fundamental duties of personal dignity and professional integrity.”

Relevant Guideline: L. Trial Conduct and Courtroom Decorum

“A lawyer should not knowingly misstate, distort, or improperly exaggerate any fact or opinion nor permit the lawyer’s silence or inaction to mislead anyone.”

Analysis: Publicly advancing unfounded legal theories without factual or evidentiary support directly violates the duty of candor and integrity expected from legal professionals.

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E. Failure to Disclose Foreign Influence and Lobbying Work

Incident: Bondi failed to fully disclose lobbying work on behalf of foreign interests such as Qatar during her tenure on Trump’s legal team.

Relevant Guideline: A. General Principles

“A lawyer’s word (whether orally or in writing) should be his or her bond.”

Relevant Guideline: Preamble

“Coupled with those duties is a lawyer’s duty of courtesy and cooperation with fellow professionals for the efficient administration of our system of justice and the respect of the public it serves.”

Analysis: Concealing material information regarding foreign lobbying creates the appearance of impropriety and damages the transparency and integrity required by the legal profession.

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With regards to Bondi’s involvement in Donald Trump’s 2020 efforts to overthrow a fair election, other attorneys faced disciplinary actions and or disbarment.

Rudy Giuliani

• Disbarment in New York and Washington, D.C.: Giuliani was disbarred in New York in July 2024 and in Washington, D.C., in September 2024. The disbarments were due to his false and misleading statements regarding the 2020 election, which courts found undermined the integrity of the legal profession and the U.S. Constitution.

Kenneth Chesebro

• License Suspension in New York: Chesebro’s law license was indefinitely suspended in New York in October 2024 after he pleaded guilty to conspiracy to file false documents in Georgia’s election interference case.

Jenna Ellis

• License Suspension in Colorado: Ellis’s law license was suspended for three years in May 2024 after she pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting false statements in Georgia’s election interference case.

John Eastman

• Disbarment Recommendation in California: In March 2024, a California judge recommended Eastman’s disbarment for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, including promoting the theory that Vice President Pence could reject electoral votes. ​