Michigan Congressman Files Impeachment Articles Against AG Bondi

Shri Thanedar accuses Bondi of illegally withholding Epstein files

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Michigan Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar has filed articles of impeachment against U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, accusing her of illegally withholding millions of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation despite a law requiring their release. Thanedar claims Bondi's actions were done to appease former President Trump and have "disgraced" the Justice Department.

Why it matters

The Epstein case has been a major scandal, with calls for greater transparency around the investigation. Thanedar's impeachment effort highlights ongoing tensions between Congress and the Justice Department over the handling of the Epstein files, which could have significant political implications.

The details

Thanedar's impeachment articles cite Bondi's steps in the ordered release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, a matter that a House committee voted to subpoena her over. Congress passed a law last fall requiring the Justice Department to disclose all material from its Epstein investigation, but Thanedar alleges Bondi illegally withheld millions of documents beyond the designated deadline.

  • In December 2025, Thanedar also filed articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegeseth.
  • In April 2025, Thanedar filed seven articles for impeachment against President Trump, but backed down a month later.

The players

Shri Thanedar

A Michigan Democratic Congressman who represents the state's 13th Congressional District, which includes Detroit, the Downriver communities, and the Grosse Pointes. He won that seat in the 2024 election cycle.

Pam Bondi

The current U.S. Attorney General, who Thanedar has accused of illegally withholding millions of documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

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What they’re saying

“By illegally withholding millions of Epstein Files after we passed a law requiring her to release all of them ahead of the designated deadline, Pam Bondi has disgraced herself and our country's entire Justice Department.”

— Shri Thanedar, U.S. Congressman (cbsnews.com)

“Protecting predators who abused children to appease Donald Trump is the most reprehensible thing that any Attorney General has ever done, which is why I'm introducing articles of impeachment against her. Her conduct is a spit in the face to survivors everywhere, and we cannot allow it to continue.”

— Shri Thanedar, U.S. Congressman (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

There is no indication that Thanedar's effort against Bondi has the congressional support necessary to move ahead.

The takeaway

Thanedar's impeachment effort highlights the ongoing tensions between Congress and the Justice Department over the handling of the Epstein investigation files, which could have significant political implications as lawmakers push for greater transparency around this high-profile case.