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ATF chief legal counsel fired by Bondi in latest Justice Department shakeup

  • U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi fired Pamela Hicks, the ATF Chief Counsel, on February 20, 2025, as part of a broader effort to remove Biden-era officials.
  • Pamela Hicks announced her termination from the Department of Justice in a social media post, confirming the abrupt change in her position.
  • Gun Owners of America criticized Hicks' oversight of gun regulations under the Biden administration since 2021.
  • The Brady Campaign condemned Hicks' firing, stating that it increases risks related to gun trafficking oversight.
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Patriot JournalPatriot Journal

Trump AG Bondi Removes ATF Chief Counsel as Trump Administration Continues Agency Reforms

Remember when federal agencies actually followed the Constitution? The transformation of America’s federal agencies continues as President Donald Trump’s administration works methodically to reshape key... The post Trump AG Bondi Removes ATF Chief Counsel as Trump Administration Continues Agency Reforms appeared first on Patriot Journal.

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ATF chief legal counsel fired by Bondi in latest Justice Department shakeup

Attorney General Pam Bondi fired the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms' chief legal counsel on Thursday, the former ATF official said on LinkedIn.

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ATF Chief Counsel Pamela Hicks Fired by Trump, 1 Down a 1000’s More To Go!

Pamela Hicks LinkedIn Statement 02-2025 In a long-awaited move to clean house at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), Attorney General Pam Bondi fired ATF Chief Counsel Pamela Hicks on Thursday, February 20, 2025. The termination was part of President Donald Trump’s broader effort to purge Biden-era officials and reset federal agencies that have long been accused of overreach and abuse of power. Hicks, who served in th…

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The Gateway PunditThe Gateway Pundit

Attorney General Pam Bondi Fires ATF General Counsel Pamela Hicks as Part of Sweeping Purge of Biden-Era Appointees

Attorney General Pam Bondi's decisive termination of ATF Chief Counsel Pamela Hicks underscores a pivotal shift in the Department of Justice, aligning with President Trump's commitment to overhaul the agency and restore public trust.

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Trump govt fires ATF general counsel Pamela Hicks in broader effort to purge all Biden-era appointments

Attorney General Pam Bondi has dismissed Pamela Hicks from her role as Chief Counsel of ATF, following President Trump’s order to remove Biden-era US Attorneys. Hicks announced her departure on LinkedIn, reflecting on her nearly three decades of service in federal civil service.

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The Washington PostThe Washington Post

Trump administration removes ATF general counsel

Pamela Hicks, a 23-year veteran of the department, confirmed on LinkedIn that she was fired from the ATF.

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The Daily Wire broke the news in Nashville, United States on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
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