Judge temporarily blocks DOJ work on $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from proceeding with the $1.7 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund. This decision allows the judge time to consider a lawsuit challenging the fund's legality, which claims it lacks congressional authorization. The fund was created as part of a settlement related to former President Trump's civil lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax returns.
- ▪U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema issued a temporary hold on the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
- ▪The lawsuit against the fund argues it is unlawful and lacks congressional authorization.
- ▪The fund aims to address claims of individuals who believe they have suffered from weaponization and lawfare.
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Politics Judge temporarily blocks Justice Dept. work on $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund By Melissa Quinn, Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn, Jacob Rosen Jacob Rosen Justice Department Reporter Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Justice. He was previously a campaign digital reporter covering President Trump's 2024 campaign and also served as an associate producer for "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan." Read Full Bio Jacob Rosen May 29, 2026 / 9:48 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Justice Department from moving forward…
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