DOJ Says It Will Comply With Court’s Block on ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’

WASHINGTON—The Justice Department has hit pause on a proposed “Anti-Weaponization Fund” after an unfavorable court ruling. “The Department of Justice disagrees strongly with the decision on the Anti-Weaponization Fund put forth by the United States District Court Judge in the Eastern District of Virginia,” an account associated with the Department of Justice wrote on X in reference to a court decision blocking the fund. “The Department will abide by the Court’s ruling.” On Friday, a federal judge in Virginia temporarily blocked disbursements from the $1.8 billion fund. This is a breaking story and will be updated.  ...