1. United States
2. Mich.
3. Letter

The public's trust in the Department of Justice has been severely undermined by recent revelations that Attorney General Pam Bondi and her deputies disregarded a federal judge's instructions not to transfer individuals slated for removal from the U.S. to El Salvador. There is a pressing need for a thorough and impartial investigation into this incident to uncover the full extent of any potential misconduct and restore confidence in the department's integrity. As such, it is imperative that Judge James E. Boasberg, who issued the initial instructions, appoints a special counsel to conduct an independent inquiry into the actions of Bondi and her team regarding the unauthorized transportation of migrants to El Salvador. Only through a transparent and rigorous examination of the specific facts surrounding this incident can accountability be ensured and the rule of law upheld.