Sen. Bill Cassidy signs onto brief calling ‘anti-weaponization’ fund a ‘dire threat’ Republican Senator Bill Cassidy has signed an amicus brief alongside Senator Cory Booker, labeling President Trump’s “anti-weaponization” fund a “dire threat” to Congress and the constitutional order. The brief argues the fund violates core constitutional principles and could compensate individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol riot. Despite the Justice Department’s statement that the fund is abandoned, senators are seeking a permanent injunction.

• Sen. Bill Cassidy signed an amicus brief opposing the Justice Department’s “anti-weaponization” fund.
• The brief, co-signed by Sen. Cory Booker, calls the fund a “dire threat” to Congress and the constitutional order.
• Lawmakers argue the fund violates Spending, Appropriations, and Appointments clauses and could compensate Jan. 6th rioters.
• The fund originated from a settlement of Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS.
• The Justice Department stated it has abandoned the fund, but critics seek a more permanent solution.
• The brief urges the court to uphold an injunction against the fund.