Trump DOJ ‘lawfare’ fund temporarily blocked by judge as suit proceeds A federal judge in Virginia has temporarily blocked the Department of Justice from acting on its new $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund as a lawsuit challenging its creation moves forward. The fund, intended to compensate alleged victims of “lawfare” by the DOJ, has been criticized as a “slush fund” for Trump allies. The judge will hold a hearing on June 12 to decide on maintaining the injunction.

• A federal judge has temporarily blocked the DOJ’s Anti-Weaponization Fund.
• The fund, totaling $1.8 billion, is meant to compensate victims of alleged “lawfare.”
• Critics, including Trump and Democrats, have called the fund a “slush fund” for Trump allies.
• A hearing is scheduled for June 12 to determine if the injunction will be maintained.
• Plaintiffs include a former federal prosecutor, a university professor, and the city of New Haven.
• The DOJ maintains the fund is legal and supported by precedent, vowing to continue efforts to provide restitution.