Judge temporarily freezes payments from administration's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
A federal judge has temporarily frozen payments from the Trump administration's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'. This decision comes as the judge reviews arguments in a lawsuit aimed at permanently blocking the fund. The order prevents any further actions related to the fund, including financial transfers and claims from alleged victims of political persecution.
- ▪A federal judge in Virginia ordered a temporary freeze on payments from the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'.
- ▪The lawsuit was brought by a former Jan. 6 prosecutor seeking to block the fund permanently.
- ▪The judge's order bars the administration from taking any further action regarding the fund.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onJudge temporarily freezes payments from Trump administration's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'The pause comes so the judge can consider arguments in a suit against the fund.ByAlexander MallinMay 29, 2026, 10:10 AM4:59President Donald Trump listens during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House, May 27, 2026 in Washington.Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty ImagesA federal judge in Virginia on Friday ordered a temporary freeze on any payments coming from the Trump administration's "Anti-Weaponization Fund" as she considers arguments in a lawsuit brought by a former Jan.
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