U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema has ruled that a court-ordered block on the Justice Department's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund will remain in effect until further notice from the court. The judge, presiding in Virginia, agreed to indefinitely block the fund after previously issuing a temporary block on any payments.
The fund was established by the Trump administration as a settlement fund intended to provide compensation for individuals who claim to be victims of weaponization.
In the ruling, the judge expressed skepticism regarding claims made by the administration that the program is not moving forward.
The decision extends the previous legal restrictions on the creation and operation of the $1.8 billion fund, ensuring that no disbursements can be made while the legal challenge continues.
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