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U.S. Domestic1h 2m ago

A 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.

Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria

Who
Judge Leonie Brinkema, Department of Justice, Andrew Block, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump, Skye Perryman, Omar Noureldin, Andrew Floyd
What
A 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.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:15:53 GMT · 1h 2m ago
Where
Eastern District of Virginia, Alexandria ·
Why
The judge is concerned the fund might come back in a different form and wants sworn declarations from officials that the fund is truly dead.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

This judicial order prevents the use of a controversial $1.8 billion fund, which was intended to compensate individuals claiming "weaponization" by the federal government, including those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol events, ensuring taxpayer money cannot be distributed through this scheme until its legal status is clarified under oath.

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  1. Currently Reading1h 2m ago
    A 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.
  2. U.S. Domestic3h 50m ago
    A federal judge in Virginia has extended a court-ordered block on the Trump administration’s $1.8 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government.
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