Judge Lets ‘Weaponization’ Fund Suit Proceed Despite DOJ Saying It’s Dead
Summary
A federal judge has allowed a lawsuit against the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) “anti-weaponization fund” to continue because officials have not provided a written promise that the fund has ended. The fund aims to compensate people who say they were unfairly targeted by government investigations but has caused concern because it might compensate some convicted in the January 6 Capitol riot.Key Facts
- The “anti-weaponization fund” was created by the DOJ to pay people claiming unfair government targeting.
- Critics worry the fund may compensate those convicted of crimes after the January 6 Capitol riot.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the DOJ is not moving forward with the fund but did not provide a written cancellation.
- Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled the lawsuit is not over because the fund’s future is unclear and no official written statement confirmed its end.
- The judge noted President Donald Trump continues to support the fund and Blanche called it important.
- DOJ lawyers argued previous statements about stopping the fund should end the lawsuit, but the judge disagreed.
- The fund has caused bipartisan criticism and raised concerns among Senate Republicans about Blanche’s confirmation.
- DOJ spokesperson pointed to Blanche’s public statements confirming the fund is dead but did not explain why no written confirmation was given to the court.
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