Attorney General Pam Bondi has rescinded a Department of Justice policy that prohibited political appointees from attending campaign events or fundraisers, according to a memo obtained by CBS News.

The policy change comes amid broader shifts at the Justice Department since the start of 2025, with the agency under new leadership following President Trump's return to office. Bondi, a Trump loyalist, was confirmed as attorney general and has been implementing changes to department operations.

The previous policy had restricted DOJ political appointees from participating in partisan political activities such as campaign events and fundraising functions. The rescission of this policy represents a departure from the previous administration's approach to maintaining separation between the Justice Department and political activities.

On February 19, a large banner featuring Trump's image was displayed over the entrance to DOJ headquarters, marking a visible change in the department's public presentation. The Justice Department has also initiated various criminal investigations since the administration change.

Former prosecutors and legal experts have raised concerns about what they characterize as increasing politicization of the Justice Department under the current administration. These observers point to the policy changes and investigative activities as evidence of shifting priorities within the agency.