Justice Department to Stop Work on Anti-Weaponization Fund Following Court Ruling

The Justice Department announced Monday that it will stop work on a $1.776 billion "anti-weaponization" fund following a court ruling that paused the program.

CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reported on the department's decision to discontinue work on the fund. The announcement came after judicial intervention halted the program's operations.

NPR reported that the Justice Department said it "strongly disagrees" with the court's ruling but would still abide by it. The outlet described the fund as being intended for victims of government "weaponization" and cited the amount at $1.776 billion. The department's statement conveyed its disagreement with the judicial decision while confirming its intention to comply with the court order.

The Washington Times reported that the Justice Department is dropping the Anti-Weaponization Fund, which it created as part of a settlement with President Trump. The outlet cited the fund at approximately $1.8 billion and characterized the department's action as being taken in compliance with the court ruling.

The Justice Department's decision to halt work on the fund represents its response to the judicial order pausing the program. While the department expressed disagreement with the ruling through its statement, it indicated it would follow the court's directive regarding the fund for victims of government "weaponization."