Ashleigh Bondoc is an attorney with a history of advocating for open borders for illegals and DEI policies. She has been appointed as a Special Assistant to Stanley Woodward. Woodward serves as Senior Counselor to President Donald Trump. He is also the newly nominated Associate Attorney General at the Department of Justice (DOJ). Both Woodward and Bondoc report to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi.
DOJ Faces Scrutiny Over Bondoc’s Background
The hiring was confirmed through Bondoc’s LinkedIn profile. It has raised questions about personnel alignment within the Trump administration. This comes as the administration has promised to crack down on illegal immigration and DEI. This concerning hiring decision is part of a broader White House vetting crisis.
DEI Advocate With Open Border Ties
According to her LinkedIn profile, Bondoc previously served as a Public Interest Intern at the American Bar Association’s Commission on Immigration. In that role, she provided legal support to illegal undocumented immigrants in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities. Her responsibilities included offering legal assistance to ICE detainees through a multilingual hotline, communicating in both English and Spanish. She also prepared legal portfolios to help detainees resolve immigration cases, including asylum claims and criminal charges. Additionally, she drafted formal complaints based on detainee concerns for submission to ICE.
LinkedIn records also show that Bondoc worked as an immigration paralegal for Glinsmann Immigration in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In that role, she assisted with the preparation of non-removal immigration cases. These included permanent residence, permanent labor certification, family-based immigration, and naturalization. Her work involved completing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services forms, conducting research, and organizing supporting evidence.
Glinsmann Immigration Promotes Pro-Illegal Advocacy
Glinsmann Immigration’s website shows the firm is firmly committed to helping illegal undocumented immigrants obtain residency in the United States. One section states, “For three decades, our firm has worked to improve the practice of immigration law and advocated for improvements to immigration laws.”
The firm highlights its leadership roles in the Bar Association of Montgomery County and the Washington, D.C. Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. It claims to promote excellence in immigration law and advance ethical practice.
Glinsmann also partners with local charities and organizations. The firm provides pro bono assistance and works to increase understanding of immigration law within the immigrant community.
Ashleigh Bondoc Promoted DEI While at Catholic University
Additionally, while studying at The Catholic University of America, Bondoc took part in Diversity Career Panel Discussions that promoted diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in professional settings.
Bondoc’s Appointment Raises Vetting Concerns and DOJ Accountability Questions
The appointment of Ashleigh Bondoc, who has a pro-open-borders and DEI advocacy background, raises serious concerns about the Trump administration’s vetting process. Her hiring also signals deeper issues inside the DOJ. Under Attorney General Pam Bondi’s leadership, the department continues to make misstep after misstep. It likely won’t be long before Attorney General Bondi faces serious questions from the American people about the DOJ’s lack of results under the new Trump administration.
What in the world is going on w/ the Trump admin? Are they blind? Did they just gaslight us about their agenda? Are they looking for a repeat of Trump’s 2016 bureaucrats & cabinet members who hated him and worked against everything he tried to accomplish?? It’s hard to imagine why they keep hiring the opposition but it’s certainly not inspiring any confidence.
What the hell were you thinking? She’s the enemy of the American people. Get rid of this stinking democrat.
Bondi is a bad pick, supported her in the beginning, but no more.
All she does is shoot her mouth off, then rarely follow-thru, and now this appointment.
I don’t understand why Trump can’t get a good AG, as he is 0 for 3, with the 2 “wastes of space” he had in his first administration.
Future leaker.
GTFOH! How, why, what??? No way this “department” didn’t know, or see, any of this in the lead-up process. Highly disturbing intel. I am on record, similar to others above, in my sentiments AGAINST this AG as NOT being good for Trump or America. Foremost- and really the ONLY reason I’d NEED- she’s decidedly anti-2A. Frankly, I’m surprised at her nomination/appointment. This feels like it’s own type of “dei” post. I’d think Pam would vehemently resist BOTH Woodward’s and Bondoc’s nominations, much less actual hirings, but apparently she’s GOOD with them. WTF does THAT say about AG and/or, POTUS??? WHERE’S THE “EPSTAIN” LIST, PAM??? Laura, please use your alleged “influence” to great affect with POTUS over these hires, and get them to the exit door. Thank you!!!