Judge Isn't Swayed by Government's Claims that Plans for an 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Are Dead
Judge says the dispute remains live after the administration formally ended the fund and plaintiffs warn payouts could resume if the block is lifted.
- On Friday, U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema refused to lift the block on a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund," rejecting government arguments that the legal challenge is moot because the administration abandoned the project.
- The administration created the settlement fund to resolve President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS, sparking bipartisan outrage over potential payments to supporters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
- Although Attorney General Todd Blanche insisted the fund is terminated, Brinkema noted that Trump continues to publicly express support for the initiative, undermining the government's mootness claims.
- Democracy Forward attorney Pooja Boisture told the court Friday that the administration will likely revive the fund "either in its current iteration or a new one" if the judge lifts her order.
- Plaintiffs, including Common Cause and the National Abortion Federation, argue the scheme is an unlawful attempt to divert taxpayer money, with Brinkema asserting the legal issues remain "alive and kicking.
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Judge isn’t swayed by government’s claims that plans for an ‘anti-weaponization fund’ are dead - The Boston Globe
The fund for compensating Trump’s political allies encountered a fierce bipartisan backlash and threatened to derail Attorney General Todd Blanche’s Senate confirmation.
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Judge isn’t swayed by government’s claims that plans for an ‘anti-weaponization fund’ are dead
By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal judge who blocked the creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” for compensating President Donald Trump’s political allies wasn’t swayed by a government attorney’s assurances Friday that the administration has abandoned the concept. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Virginia didn’t rule from the bench on the government’s request for her to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the fun…
Judge isn’t swayed by government’s claims that plans for an ‘anti-weaponization fund’ are dead – WTOP News
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal judge who blocked the creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” for compensating President Donald Trump’s political allies wasn’t swayed by a government attorney’s assurances Friday that the administration has abandoned the concept. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Virginia didn’t rule from the bench on the government’s request...
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Judge isn't swayed by government's claims that plans for an 'anti-weaponization fund' are dead
A federal judge who blocked the creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” for compensating President Donald Trump’s political allies isn't swayed by a government attorney’s assurances that the concept is abandoned. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Virginia didn’t…
Judge questions whether 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is really dead
The U.S. Department of Justice Building on Aug. 17, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — A federal judge overseeing a lawsuit against the Justice Department said at a hearing Friday that she remains skeptical
Judge isn't swayed by government's claims that plans for an 'anti-weaponization fund' are dead - Now Georgia
Judge isn’t swayed by government’s claims that plans for an ‘anti-weaponization fund’ are dead ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — A federal judge who blocked the creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” for compensating President Donald Trump's political allies wasn't swayed by a government attorney's assurances Friday that the administration has abandoned the concept. U.S. District Judge Leo…
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