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Attorney General Bondi Faces Backlash Over Voter Roll Pressure

1/26/2026

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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi faces backlash for allegedly using Alex Pretti's death to pressure Minnesota for unredacted voter rolls.
Bondi's letter to Governor Tim Walz suggested withdrawing ICE agents if the demands were met.
Walz and other state officials condemned the move, asserting that it undermines democracy.
Critics, including DNC chair Ken Martin, say the tactic aims to interfere with upcoming elections.

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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi faces backlash for allegedly using Alex Pretti's death to pressure Minnesota for unredacted voter rolls.
Bondi's letter to Governor Tim Walz suggested withdrawing ICE agents if the demands were met.
Walz and other state officials condemned the move, asserting that it undermines democracy.
Critics, including DNC chair Ken Martin, say the tactic aims to interfere with upcoming elections.