Andrew Floyd

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.

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.

A federal judge indefinitely extended a block on a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund under the Trump administration. The judge ordered officials to confirm the fund would not proceed, while the administration argued the case is moot after announcing it would not go forward. Critics called the fund a 'slush fund' for political allies and a tool for compensating those linked to the Jan. 6 insurrection.

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from proceeding with a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' amid a lawsuit challenging its legality. The fund, created as part of a settlement over leaked tax returns, is accused of violating constitutional rights and congressional authority by plaintiffs including a former federal prosecutor and a professor.

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's 'anti-weaponization fund,' which aims to pay individuals claiming wrongdoing by past administrations. The block follows a lawsuit alleging the fund violates constitutional rights and congressional authority, with a hearing scheduled for June 12.

A U.S. judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's Justice Department from operating a $1.778 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' designed to compensate Americans targeted by federal investigations. The block follows a lawsuit by plaintiffs including a former prosecutor, a professor, and organizations like Common Cause and the National Abortion Federation, who argue the fund could incentivize violence and misuse public funds.

A U.S. judge temporarily blocked the Justice Department from operating a $1.778 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' created by the Trump administration to compensate individuals allegedly targeted by politicized investigations. The block follows a lawsuit by plaintiffs including a former prosecutor and groups opposing the fund, with a hearing scheduled for June 12.

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from proceeding with a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' critics argue benefits political allies. The fund, established via a settlement in a Trump lawsuit over leaked tax returns, faces legal challenges alleging constitutional violations. Judge Leonie Brinkema halted disbursements pending a June 12 hearing.

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's 'anti-weaponization fund' after plaintiffs argued it violates constitutional rights and congressional authority. The fund, part of a settlement over leaked tax returns, aims to pay individuals claiming harm from past administrations. Judge Leonie Brinkema halted disbursements pending a June 12 hearing.

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from advancing a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' created as part of a settlement over leaked tax returns. The fund, overseen by a board selected by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, faces legal challenges from a former prosecutor and a professor, represented by Democracy Forward and Common Cause, who argue it violates constitutional rights and congressional authority.

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's 'anti-weaponization fund' while legal challenges continue. The fund, part of a $1.8 billion settlement from a tax return leak lawsuit, aims to compensate individuals claiming harm from past administrations. A lawsuit by a former prosecutor and a professor, supported by Democracy Forward and Common Cause, alleges the fund violates constitutional rights and congressional authority.

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from advancing a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, which opponents argue could be used to pay political allies. The fund, created via a settlement in a lawsuit over leaked tax returns, is now halted pending a hearing on June 12, with plaintiffs alleging constitutional violations.

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's 'anti-weaponization fund' while legal challenges continue. The fund, created as part of a settlement over leaked tax return information, is accused of violating constitutional rights and congressional authority by plaintiffs including a former prosecutor and a professor. The judge's order halts disbursements until a June 12 hearing.

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s 'anti-weaponization fund' while legal challenges proceed. The fund, part of a settlement from a lawsuit over leaked tax returns, aims to pay individuals claiming past administrations wronged them. Plaintiffs in the lawsuit argue the fund violates constitutional rights and congressional authority.

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's 'anti-weaponization fund', which opponents argue could pay political allies. The fund, created via a settlement over leaked tax returns, is challenged in a lawsuit alleging constitutional violations. A hearing is set for June 12 to address the block.

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from advancing a $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' while a lawsuit challenging its legality proceeds. The fund, created as part of a settlement over leaked tax returns, faces claims it violates constitutional rights and congressional authority. The judge’s order halts further actions on the fund until a June 12 hearing.