DOJ snubs judge's demand on antiweaponization fund, cites 'serious separation of powers concerns'
Jun 19, 2026
The Justice Department (DOJ) on Friday snubbed a federal judge’s demand to swear that a nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund is dead, arguing the request raises “serious separation of powers concerns.” Judge Leonie Brinkema indefinitely blocked the fund last Friday and issued a seven-
day deadline for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Associate Attorney... ...read more read less