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June 19, 2026
DOJ Confirms Anti-Weaponization Fund Is Not Moving Forward Amid Legal Challenges
- The DOJ maintains that previous statements confirm the fund is not moving forward, deeming a written declaration unnecessary.
- Judge Leonie Brinkema has indicated she may rule the case moot but has requested sworn declarations from top officials regarding the fund's status.
- The fund, which aimed to compensate alleged victims of government overreach, has faced significant bipartisan criticism and legal challenges.
5 Sources
- DOJ rebuffs judge's demand to state "anti-weaponization" fund is officially deadJun 19, 2026 at 6:41 PM · CBS News
- DOJ refuses to issue signed declaration verifying 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' is deadJun 19, 2026 at 6:53 PM · ABC News
- DOJ rebuffs judge's request to put in writing it won't move forward with 'anti-weaponization' fundJun 19, 2026 at 7:50 PM · CNBC
- DOJ rebuffs judge’s request for Blanche to declare in court that anti-weaponization fund is deadJun 19, 2026 at 7:57 PM · CNN
- DOJ snubs judge's demand on anti-weaponization fund, cites 'serious separation of powers concerns'Jun 19, 2026 at 9:00 PM · The Hill