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A federal judge on Friday extended her block on the Trump administration’s “anti-weaponization” fund, frustrated that the Department of Justice has not said under penalty of perjury whether the fund is truly dead.
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Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria
Who
Judge Leonie Brinkema, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump, Andrew Block, Skye Perryman, Omar Noureldin, Andrew Floyd
What
A federal judge on Friday extended her block on the Trump administration’s “anti-weaponization” fund, frustrated that the Department of Justice has not said under penalty of perjury whether the fund is truly dead.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:15:53 GMT · 3h 42m ago
Where
Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria ·
Why
The judge is concerned that the fund is not truly dead, evidenced by a lack of sworn statements from the Justice Department and President Trump's remarks that suggest it could still proceed.
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How this affects you
The indefinite block prevents the release of an estimated $1.8 billion in taxpayer funds intended for those who claim to have suffered from federal government "weaponization," including potential payments to individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol events. This decision highlights ongoing judicial oversight of executive actions and ensures taxpayer money is not disbursed through a controversial scheme until constitutional issues are fully resolved, impacting both federal spending and accountability for past events.
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9 events in this thread- U.S. Domestic3h 42m agoA federal judge on Friday extended her block on the Trump administration’s “anti-weaponization” fund due to frustration that the Department of Justice has not formally declared the fund dead under penalty of perjury.Open article
- U.S. Domestic3h 42m agoA federal judge in Virginia extended her block on the Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund,” citing frustration that the Justice Department has not said under oath if it’s truly dead.Open article
- U.S. Domestic3h 42m agoA federal judge in Virginia indefinitely extended her block on the Trump administration’s “anti-weaponization” fund, citing frustration that the Justice Department has not stated under oath if it is truly defunct.Open article
- U.S. Domestic3h 42m agoA federal judge in Virginia indefinitely blocked the Trump administration’s “anti-weaponization” fund due to frustration that the Justice Department has not confirmed its permanent cessation under oath.Open article
- U.S. Domestic3h 42m agoA federal judge in Virginia extended her block on the Trump administration’s “anti-weaponization” fund, frustrated that the Department of Justice has not said under penalty of perjury whether the fund is truly dead.Open article
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- U.S. Domestic3h 42m agoA federal judge in Virginia extended her block on the Trump administration’s "anti-weaponization" fund, citing frustration that the Justice Department has not said under oath if it’s truly dead.Open article
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