Justice Department Halts 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' After Court Order

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Published: 2026-06-02
Category: us
Source: NPR
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The U.S. Justice Department will temporarily suspend the Trump administration's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" in response to a federal court order. This fund, designed to compensate individuals claiming federal targeting, has drawn bipartisan criticism. Concerns have been raised regarding its potential use to benefit those involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.

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