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United States — United States Department of Justice & Leonie Brinkema

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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice>>> announced the creation of the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' and later stated it would comply with the court order to pause its implementation, despite disagreeing with the decision. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche>>> is a key figure in this department.
Leonie Brinkema: Leonie Brinkema>>>, a U.S. District Judge, issued a temporary order blocking the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' from proceeding, citing the need to maintain the status quo and prevent irreversible disbursements.
May 18, 2026 · 323 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice>>>, under Todd Blanche>>>'s leadership, announced the abandonment of the $1.8 billion fund due to political backlash and court challenges, while maintaining the agreement with the United States — Internal Revenue Service>>> regarding Donald Trump>>>'s tax probes.
Leonie Brinkema: U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema>>> in Virginia already temporarily blocked the fund's operations, with her order set to expire soon, adding another layer of legal complexity to the event.
May 29, 2026 · 47 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The DOJ is the defendant, having signed the immunity deal and previously proposed the Anti-Weaponization Fund; the lawsuit seeks to bar enforcement.
Leonie Brinkema: The federal judge overseeing the case previously blocked the fund and will rule on the motion to block the immunity deal.
Aug 06, 2026 · 7 articles
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United States — United States Department of Justice: The United States — United States Department of Justice is involved through Todd Blanche's testimony and the potential nomination of him to lead the department.
Leonie Brinkema: Leonie Brinkema is the U.S. District Judge who imposed a block on Donald Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund.
Jun 03, 2026 · 138 articles
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Leonie Brinkema: Leonie Brinkema, a U.S. District Judge, indefinitely blocked the creation and operation of the 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' and demanded a sworn declaration from the administration regarding its cancellation.
Jun 12, 2026 · 28 articles
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