DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is dead
Summary
The Trump administration refused a judge's request to provide a sworn statement that a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund is completely ended. The Justice Department says the fund is not moving forward but objects to the court demanding testimony from senior officials. A federal judge continues to block the fund’s creation and is considering whether a related lawsuit should proceed.Key Facts
- The "anti-weaponization" fund was a $1.8 billion program to address claims of government misuse or targeting.
- The program was created as part of settling a lawsuit filed by President Trump against the IRS over leaked tax returns.
- A federal judge ordered the Justice Department not to create or operate the fund until further ruling.
- The judge demanded senior officials swear under oath that the fund will not continue in any form.
- The Justice Department declined, saying sworn statements are unnecessary and raise separation of powers issues.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche previously told Congress the fund is "not going forward."
- The fund faced criticism from Republican lawmakers concerned about possible payouts related to the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
- A coalition including nonprofits and a former federal prosecutor is suing to stop the fund.
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