ATF chief legal counsel fired in Justice Department shakeup under Bondi

Attorney General Pam Bondi has fired Pamela Hicks, the chief legal counsel for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Hicks confirmed her termination on LinkedIn, stating she was removed from her position after serving since 2021. This dismissal is part of a broader shakeup within the Justice Department, following Bondi's recent confirmation. Several senior DOJ officials have left or been fired, as Bondi aims to address what she describes as political weaponization within the department. Bondi has expressed concerns about the state of the DOJ, stating it has strayed from its mission of fighting violent crime. She has initiated a series of executive orders to address these issues since taking office.