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DOJ's $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund Blocked by Judge

A federal judge in Alexandria, Virginia, issued a preliminary injunction blocking the DOJ's $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund due to insufficient guarantees it would not proceed, following claims from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. This fund was initially proposed as part of a settlement tied to Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS. Judge Brinkema demanded written confirmation that the fund was halted, emphasizing the uncertainty surrounding Blanche's testimony. This fund faced significant opposition from Congress due to its implications regarding prior criminal prosecutions related to the January 6 Capitol riot.