DOJ confirms in court filing ‘anti-weaponization’ fund ‘will not’ continue
Summary
The Justice Department told a federal court that the nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund started under President Trump is no longer active. The DOJ also asked the court to dismiss a legal challenge from a former federal prosecutor and others against this decision.Key Facts
- The "anti-weaponization" fund was created during President Trump's administration.
- The fund was nearly $1.8 billion in size.
- The Justice Department informed a federal court in the Eastern District of Virginia that the fund is effectively ended.
- The DOJ filed court documents on Friday about this issue.
- The DOJ asked the court to reject a lawsuit challenging the ending of the fund.
- The lawsuit was brought by a former federal prosecutor and a group of others.
- The fund was intended for compensation but details of its purpose are not fully explained here.
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