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Judge Upholds Block on Trump's $1.8 Billion Fund for Alleged Government Victims

12 Haziran 2026The Guardian

A US federal judge has extended a block on the Trump administration's $1.8 billion fund aimed at compensating alleged victims of a weaponized government. This decision comes amid a strong bipartisan backlash against the fund, leading the acting US attorney general to announce its cancellation.
Despite this, plaintiffs' attorneys remain skeptical about the government's assurances regarding the fund's future.
The fund was established as part of Trump's legal strategy against the IRS following the leak of his tax returns. Its creation has been controversial, drawing criticism from both sides of the political aisle, which ultimately led to the current legal challenges.
The extension of the block on the anti-weaponization fund highlights the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration's initiatives and bipartisan concerns regarding government overreach. The legal challenges reflect broader anxieties about accountability and transparency in government actions, especially in po…

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