Andrew Block
Coverage of Andrew Block in the Nexus archive.
- Justice Department attorney asks court to dismiss anti-weaponization fund challenge
A Justice Department attorney asked a court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s anti-weaponization fund, arguing the fund is non-operational and no money has been transferred. The lawsuit, led by Andrew Floyd and organizations like National Abortion Federation, alleges the fund could enable payouts to individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Judge Leonie Brinkema has blocked the fund but awaits declarations from officials denying its implementation.
- Trump refuses to sign document affirming end of slush fund
A U.S. Justice Department attorney stated that Trump administration officials considered unnecessary a requirement to sign a document under penalty of perjury confirming the termination of a proposed anti-weaponization fund. Judge Leonie Brinkema had ordered three senior officials to affirm the fund's cancellation, but Andrew Block argued the court already had sufficient assurances, citing prior statements from acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and others.
- Judge blocks Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund until government agrees it’s been dissolved
A federal judge in Virginia issued a preliminary injunction halting President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund for one week, requiring the government to sign a formal agreement confirming its dissolution. The judge cited concerns about the fund's potential use to pay Trump supporters, including individuals involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, which led to multiple lawsuits.
- Clinton judge warns Trump DOJ not to 'play possum' on $1.2B Anti-Weaponization Fund
A Clinton-appointed federal judge blocked the Trump administration's $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund, citing insufficient assurances it would not be revived. Another judge rejected a request to intervene but warned the Justice Department against reviving the program. The fund, created from a Trump-IRS lawsuit settlement, faces criticism as a potential 'slush fund' and has not been formally terminated.
- Case against Trump weaponization fund paused following Blanche reversal
A federal judge denied a temporary restraining order on President Donald Trump’s $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, citing acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s public statements that the administration is not proceeding with the plan. Legal advocacy group CREW argues Blanche’s verbal rescission of the fund is invalid without written documentation, while the DOJ maintains no funds have been disbursed.