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Federal Judge Cautions DOJ Against Restarting Controversial Payout Fund
A federal judge has reprimanded the Justice Department for its potential plans to revive an ‘anti-weaponization’ payout fund that was declared inactive. This development raises questions about judicial oversight and the management of federal appropriations.
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Before: A federal judge has reprimanded the Justice Department for its potential plans to revive an ‘anti-weaponization’ payout fund that was declared inactive. This development raises questions about judicial oversight and the management of federal appropriations.
Why it changed: New information came in after the story first went live, so the earlier wording is no longer the best short read.
Now: <strong>[UPDATE 1:09 PM ET]</strong> <strong>Al Jazeera - News:</strong> Justice Department had walked back controversial plan after meeting backlash from lawmakers and lawsuits. <a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/6/12/us-judge-extends-block-on-trumps-1-8bn-anti-weaponisation-fund?traffic_source=rss" target="
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