Justice Department says it will stop work on $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” after judge’s ruling The Justice Department will cease operations on its $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund after a district judge temporarily blocked its establishment. The fund aimed to provide payouts to individuals who claimed the federal government had been “weaponized” against them, but it attracted intense criticism from Republicans and faced legal challenges. The department stated it would abide by the court’s ruling, which prevents any disbursement of funds while further legal considerations are made.

• The Justice Department is stopping work on its $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.
• A district judge temporarily blocked the fund’s establishment, citing concerns about irreversible fund disbursement.
• The fund was intended to compensate individuals who alleged the federal government was “weaponized” against them.
• The program faced significant pushback from Republicans in Congress and legal challenges.
• The Justice Department stated it disagrees with the ruling but will abide by it.
• A lawsuit brought by former federal prosecutors and other plaintiffs led to the judge’s order.
• The fund was part of a settlement in a civil suit brought by President Trump against the IRS.