Justice Department Pauses Anti-Weaponization Fund After Court Block

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Published: 2026-06-02T02:23:00Z
Category: us
Source: CBS News
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The U.S. Department of Justice has suspended efforts on a $1.8 billion initiative designed to counter weaponization. This decision follows a district judge's temporary injunction against the program. The halt raises questions about the future of the fund, which had faced bipartisan opposition and constitutional challenges, potentially impacting national security efforts.

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