July 13, 2026

Judge Voids Trump's $1.8 Billion IRS Settlement, Sanctions Attorneys for Improper Purpose

Judge Kathleen Williams voided a $1.8 billion settlement between Donald Trump and federal agencies, stating it was filed for an improper purpose to legitimize a previous agreement.
She imposed sanctions on Trump's attorneys, including a one-year ban for Daniel Epstein and a referral of Alejandro Brito to the Florida Bar for potential disciplinary action.
The ruling prevents Trump and his associates from referencing the settlement in future legal proceedings, allowing the IRS to proceed with audits of Trump's tax claims.

14 Sources

U.S. judge voids Trump's settlement with IRS
Jul 13, 2026 at 4:01 PM · Reuters
Judge says Trump sued IRS for 'improper purpose'; refers his lawyer to bar
Jul 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM · CNBC
Judge sanctions Trump lawyers over IRS ‘settlement’ in brutal takedown
Jul 13, 2026 at 4:20 PM · Independent
Judge: Trump sought to ‘manipulate the judicial process’ with his IRS lawsuit and attempted $1.8B fund
Jul 13, 2026 at 4:21 PM · CNN
Judge refers Trump's attorneys for potential disciplinary action over IRS lawsuit
Jul 13, 2026 at 4:22 PM · ABC News
Judge Denounces I.R.S. Suit as Improper Exercise in Self-Dealing
Jul 13, 2026 at 4:36 PM · NYT
Judge sanctions Trump's lawyers for IRS settlement, anti-weaponization fund
Jul 13, 2026 at 4:47 PM · Axios
Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit, refers lawyer for disciplinary proceedings
Jul 13, 2026 at 4:49 PM · CBS News
Judge halts Trump's settlement with IRS
Jul 13, 2026 at 5:17 PM · The Hill
Judge Excoriates Trump’s IRS Lawsuit That Led to $1.8 Billion Fund
Jul 13, 2026 at 5:36 PM · WSJ
Trump administration tried to ‘manipulate the judicial process’ with its IRS settlement, judge says
Jul 13, 2026 at 5:50 PM · NBC
US judge nullifies Trump deal to resolve IRS lawsuit in scathing ruling
Jul 13, 2026 at 6:18 PM · The Guardian
Judge voids Donald Trump's 'improper' $1.8b IRS settlement that gave him immunity from tax audits
Jul 13, 2026 at 6:52 PM · BBC
Obama-appointed judge torches Trump admin in latest courtroom showdown, refers attorney for Bar review
Jul 13, 2026 at 7:25 PM · Fox News