Judge blocks Trump’s 'anti-weaponization' fund until government agrees it’s been dissolved

By: Ashley Murray

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: June 12, 2026

Words: 857

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A federal judge in the Eastern District of Virginia issued a preliminary injunction Friday halting the Trump administration's nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund for one week, giving the government time to sign a "clear, unambiguous" agreement that the fund is dead.

U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema said from the bench the agreement must be signed by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

“The balance of harms tips in the favor …

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