Federal judge blocks Trump administration's $1.776 billion settlement fund for allies claiming government weaponization
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MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from distributing funds from a new $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" designed to compensate allies of President Donald Trump who claim they were victims of a weaponized government. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema issued a two-week halt and scheduled a June 12 hearing to consider extending the order while litigation against the fund proceeds. The fund was created to provide settlements to Trump supporters who allege they were targeted by government agencies.
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U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema in Alexandria, Virginia, scheduled a June 12 hearing for arguments on whether to extend her order barring the government from moving forward with its 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' while pending litigation challenges it.
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