
Democracy Now! Audio Democracy Now! 2026-04-03 Friday
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Apr 3, 2026 LaCa Kordia, a Palestinian activist who spent a year in ICE custody, recounts arrest, detention conditions, and medical treatment. Adrian Fontes, Arizona’s elected secretary of state, explains mail-in voting, election administration, and resisting federal data demands. David Cole, constitutional law professor, analyzes Justice Department shifts, civil rights rollbacks, and legal limits on war powers.
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Bondi Transformed DOJ Into A Partisan Instrument
- David Cole says Pam Bondi turned the DOJ into a partisan tool, replacing legal judgment with political loyalty.
- He cites failed prosecutions of Comey and Letitia James, mass departures of career attorneys, and mishandling of Epstein files as evidence.
Congress Can Still Compel Testimony After Firings
- David Cole notes congressional committees can subpoena former officials and compel testimony even after firing.
- He recommends Congress call Pam Bondi or Todd Blanche to obtain documents and answers about DOJ actions.
DOJ Moves Appeared Aimed At Suppressing Votes
- Cole argues the DOJ under Bondi sought to suppress voting rather than protect it, using claims of fraud to justify restricting access.
- He links the DOJ's demand for voter data and election investigations to an effort to depress midterm turnout.

