Former President Joe Biden commuted the sentences of several convicted killers on death row just before leaving office. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi is pushing back, urging the Department of Justice (DOJ) to reverse these decisions and push state officials to seek the death penalty for the affected inmates.

Bondi’s stance has sparked debate on the role of presidential clemency and justice for victims’ families. Her directive to DOJ employees aims to restore what she sees as a fair judicial process, ensuring justice is served.

On Wednesday, Bondi addressed DOJ employees in a letter condemning Biden’s commutations, claiming they “undermine[d] our justice system and subvert[ed] the rule of law.” She emphasized that the victims’ families were denied the justice they had fought for.

Bondi has called for a public forum to give victims’ families a chance to share their views on how the commutations affected them. She believes this step is vital for rebuilding trust in the justice system and ensuring accountability.