Judge orders DOJ to identify masterminds behind defunct lawfare fund
A federal judge on Friday ordered the Department of Justice to reveal the masterminds behind the now-dead $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund intended to compensate people who claim the federal government improperly targeted them in investigations.
TL;DR
- A federal judge has ordered the DOJ to reveal the masterminds behind a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund.
- The fund was intended to compensate individuals claiming improper targeting by the federal government.
- The fund was part of a settlement in President Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax records.
- The proposal faced bipartisan backlash, particularly over concerns that Jan. 6 rioters could receive payouts.
- The DOJ, led by Attorney General Todd Blanche, announced the fund's cancellation due to backlash.
- Lawsuits challenging the fund are ongoing, and discovery is underway.
- The judge ruled that identifying the fund's designers is relevant to the case, but discovery materials may be kept private.