Judge temporarily blocks Trump DOJ's nearly $2B 'anti-weaponization' fund
A U.S. judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from proceeding with the $1.778 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund. This decision follows a lawsuit from plaintiffs, including a former prosecutor who claims he was fired for his involvement in January 6 cases. A hearing is scheduled for June 12 to further address the matter.
- ▪The judge's order prevents the DOJ from taking any action related to the Anti-Weaponization Fund.
- ▪The fund was intended to compensate individuals allegedly targeted by politicized federal investigations.
- ▪Plaintiffs include former Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Floyd, who claims his firing was retaliation for his work on January 6 cases.
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Justice Department Judge temporarily blocks Trump DOJ's nearly $2B 'anti-weaponization' fund Judge blocks Justice Department from taking further action on $1.778 billion fund after Jan 6 prosecutor, others sue By Greg Norman-Diamond Fox News Published May 29, 2026 12:42pm EDT | Updated May 29, 2026 12:44pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Bessent sounds off on Newsom over proposal to tax Trump anti-weaponization fund recipients Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent rips California Gov. Gavin Newsom over a proposal targeting recipients of President Donald Trump’s anti-weaponization fund with new taxes. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A U.S.
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