Justice Department says it will stop work on $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" after judge's ruling

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The Justice Department is stopping work on its $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund.
A district judge temporarily blocked the fund's establishment, citing concerns about irreversible fund disbursement.
The fund was intended to compensate individuals who alleged the federal government was "weaponized" against them.
The program faced significant pushback from Republicans in Congress and legal challenges.
The Justice Department stated it disagrees with the ruling but will abide by it.
A lawsuit brought by former federal prosecutors and other plaintiffs led to the judge's order.
The fund was part of a settlement in a civil suit brought by President Trump against the IRS.

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