On June 25, 2026, U.S. District Court Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled that a lawsuit challenging the DOJ's creation of a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund will proceed. The judge's decision stems from the DOJ's failure to provide a written statement confirming that the fund is no longer active.
Brinkema noted that the refusal of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to rescind his May 18 memo, which established the fund, along with President Donald Trump's ongoing support for compensating alleged victims of DOJ overreach, indicates that the lawsuit is not moot.
Although Blanche testified on June 2 that the fund would not move forward, his reluctance to issue a formal written declaration has raised doubts about the trustworthiness of the DOJ's claims. This situation is significant as it reflects the contentious nature of the fund and the political implications surrounding it, potentially impacting public perception of the DOJ and its initiatives