Federal judge blocks Trump's $1.8B 'Anti-Weaponization' settlement fund payouts
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Summary
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from proceeding with a $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" designed to compensate allies who claim they were victims of a weaponized government. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema issued a two-week halt on fund formation and payouts, scheduling a June 12 hearing to consider extending the order while litigation continues. The fund has sparked significant backlash since its announcement.
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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
The fund has created a fierce backlash since it was announced last week
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