Summer Lee has formally introduced articles of impeachment against Pam Bondi, accusing the nation’s top law enforcement official of abusing her authority and failing to uphold the rule of law.
Speaking to a journalist, Lee confirmed her intentions bluntly:
“That’s the plan,” she said when asked about impeachment efforts. She went on to allege that Bondi had used the Department of Justice “as her own little pulpit to exact revenge on Trump’s enemies” and to benefit allies of Donald Trump.
The impeachment articles, introduced in Washington, D.C., outline a series of alleged violations, including defiance of congressional subpoenas, failure to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, disregard for federal court orders, and perjury during congressional testimony.
Lee, who serves on the House Oversight Committee, has previously pushed for the release of unredacted files related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
According to her office, the Department of Justice has been legally required to release those documents since August 2025 but has not complied.
“The Attorney General of the United States is entrusted with one of the most solemn responsibilities in our democracy,” Lee said in a statement. “Instead, Pam Bondi is breaking the law… This is about accountability, transparency, and justice.”
The articles further accuse Bondi of politicizing the Justice Department by targeting political opponents, dismissing cases involving Trump and his allies, and removing career officials within federal law enforcement agencies.
Legal advocacy organization Free Speech For People, which collaborated on drafting the impeachment articles, said the move was necessary to protect the integrity of the justice system.
“An Attorney General who defies Congress, disregards federal law, and misleads the courts cannot remain in office,” said Legal Director Courtney Hostetler.
Several Democratic lawmakers have joined as co-sponsors, signaling growing support within the party for holding Bondi accountable.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari described the situation as “one of the most egregious cover-ups in American history,” while Rep. Valerie Foushee said the Justice Department had “lost the trust of the American people.”
Lee also accused Bondi of being in contempt of Congress and defying lawful subpoenas, stating, “The DOJ does not serve the president… they should be seeking justice even-handedly. She is not capable of doing that.”
The impeachment effort is expected to face significant political hurdles in a divided Congress, where removal would require broad bipartisan support.
If pursued, the case could test the limits of congressional oversight powers and further intensify political tensions surrounding the Justice Department’s independence.
