Judge Isn't Swayed by Government's Claims that Plans for an 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' Are Dead
Judge says the dispute remains live after the administration formally ended the fund and plaintiffs warn payouts could resume if the block is lifted.
- On Friday, U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema refused to lift the block on a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund," rejecting government arguments that the legal challenge is moot because the administration abandoned the project.
- The administration created the settlement fund to resolve President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS, sparking bipartisan outrage over potential payments to supporters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
- Although Attorney General Todd Blanche insisted the fund is terminated, Brinkema noted that Trump continues to publicly express support for the initiative, undermining the government's mootness claims.
- Democracy Forward attorney Pooja Boisture told the court Friday that the administration will likely revive the fund "either in its current iteration or a new one" if the judge lifts her order.
- Plaintiffs, including Common Cause and the National Abortion Federation, argue the scheme is an unlawful attempt to divert taxpayer money, with Brinkema asserting the legal issues remain "alive and kicking.
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Judge shuts down bid to bury Trump DOJ scheme: 'Still alive and kicking'
A federal judge refused to let the Trump administration close the book Friday on a controversial $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" meant to compensate the president's political allies, brushing aside the government's argument that the case no longer has anything left to decide.U.S. District Jud...
Trump DOJ defense crumbles after federal judge tears apart plot
A federal judge intends to let lawsuits proceed against President Donald Trump's so-called "Anti-Weaponization Fund" after reports this week that it remains alive and well. MS NOW legal reporter Fallon Gallagher revealed Thursday that Trump officials haven't "forgotten" about the $1.8 billion fund and are "still fighting to keep it alive."Politico reported on Friday that U.S. District Court Judge Leonie Brinkema explained that public statements …
Judge says issues in Trump administration anti-weaponization case 'alive and kicking' despite DOJ push – Democratic Accent
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Department of Justice lawyers have asked U.S. District Court Judge Leonie Brinkema to dismiss a case connected to the Trump administration’s $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” arguing that Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal recission order in August and has affirmed many times, including under oath before Congress, that the fund is dead. However, Brinkema seemed skeptical Friday. “The issues that underlie this…
Judge says issues in Trump administration anti-weaponization case 'alive and kicking' despite DOJ push
Judge Brinkema expressed skepticism as DOJ lawyers sought to dismiss a case tied to the Trump administration's Anti-Weaponization Fund, saying the issues are "still alive and kicking."
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