Advisory Opinions You’re Fired, Pam Bondi
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Apr 7, 2026 They break down Pam Bondi’s ouster and what it means for the next attorney general. The Supreme Court’s GVR decisions in high-profile political cases get close attention. A major free-speech ruling on conversion therapy and the viewpoint vs content distinction is unpacked. They also debate war law limits on targeting infrastructure and even judicial punctuation and tone.
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Why Bondi's Firing Signals Danger Not Relief
- Pam Bondi was removed as attorney general largely because she couldn't deliver prosecutorial results that matched Trump's vengeful expectations.
- David French warns replacement competence plus ruthlessness (e.g., Todd Blanche) could make DOJ more effective at politicized prosecutions.
SCOTUS GVRs Show Courts Avoid Evaporating Cases
- The Supreme Court GVR'd both Sittenfeld and Bannon to let DOJ motions to dismiss proceed rather than decide merits.
- Sarah Isgur emphasizes this is routine when indictments may evaporate, not a substantive ruling on guilt.
Why This Court Is So Speech Protective
- The current Court is highly protective of free speech even for controversial speakers; viewpoint discrimination triggers near-certain invalidation.
- David notes cross-partisan unanimity (e.g., Sotomayor for NRA) shows ideological alignment on speech protection.
