DOJ confirms in court papers the "anti-weaponization fund" isn't going forward
The Justice Department has confirmed that the proposed $1.7 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' will not move forward. This announcement comes as the DOJ urged federal judges to dismiss lawsuits challenging the fund, stating that the cases are now moot. The fund faced significant opposition from lawmakers, which contributed to its discontinuation.
- ▪The Justice Department stated that the anti-weaponization fund is not going forward, making lawsuits against it moot.
- ▪Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche indicated that the fund will not continue, which is the first written confirmation from the Trump administration.
- ▪The fund was intended to provide awards to victims of 'lawfare and weaponization,' but faced backlash due to potential payouts related to the January 6 Capitol attack.
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Politics DOJ confirms in court papers the "anti-weaponization fund" isn't going forward, asks judges to reject lawsuits By Melissa Quinn Melissa Quinn Senior Reporter, Politics Melissa Quinn is a senior reporter for CBSNews.com, where she covers U.S. politics, with a focus on the Supreme Court and federal courts. Read Full Bio Melissa Quinn Updated on: June 5, 2026 / 5:29 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — The Justice Department on Friday urged a pair of federal judges to reject efforts to block its $1.7 billion "anti-weaponization fund," arguing that the cases challenging the program are moot because of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's assertions that the fund is not going forward.The Justice Department's filings Friday appear to be the first time the Trump…
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