2 officers in Jan. 6 riot sue to block DOJ "anti-weaponization" fund
Summary
Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021 attack have filed a lawsuit to block a $1.7 billion fund created under President Trump’s administration. The fund is intended to compensate people who claim the government unfairly targeted them, but the officers argue it could reward rioters and endangers law enforcement.Key Facts
- The lawsuit was filed by retired Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn and Metropolitan Police Department officer Daniel Hodges.
- The $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund" was created as part of a settlement involving President Trump and the federal government.
- The fund aims to provide a way to compensate people who say the government weaponized legal actions against them.
- Some January 6 rioters, including those pardoned by President Trump, may qualify for payouts from this fund.
- The officers argue the fund is illegal and harms them by potentially rewarding violent rioters.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the fund but has not said it would deny payouts to convicted rioters pardoned by Trump.
- The officers fear the fund sends a message that violence in President Trump’s name will be rewarded, not punished.
- The officers' lawyer describes the fund as illegal and dangerous, asking the court to stop any money transfers.
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