DOJ's $1.8B Fund Temporarily Blocked by Judge Until Hearing

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DOJ's $1.8B Fund Temporarily Blocked by Judge Until Hearing

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A federal judge in Virginia temporarily blocked the Department of Justice (DOJ) from further actions regarding its $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund. Judge Leonie Brinkema will hold a hearing on June 12 to decide if the injunction should remain in place. This fund was created following a $10 billion lawsuit by Donald Trump against the IRS related to the leak of his tax records. Critics describe the fund as a means to compensate allies allegedly affected by prosecutorial actions under the Biden administration, as concerns grow over governmental financial allocations amidst ongoing legal challenges.

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