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Judge Halts Billion-Dollar Justice Fund

Judge Halts Billion-Dollar Justice Fund

Published 2 days, 11 hours ago
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked a $1.776 billion Justice Department fund meant to compensate those harmed by government overreach during the Biden administration, halting payouts until a lawsuit plays out. The DOJ disagrees, insisting the fund was designed to help anyone targeted, regardless of politics, and will comply with the court order for now. The fund stems from a $10 billion Trump family settlement with the IRS over alleged leaks — which also included audit immunity clauses. Reports suggest Trump may be backing away from the fund, possibly abandoning the immunity part too. While supporters cheered the fund as justice, critics called it a slush fund. After a meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson, officials say the plan is a distraction and not the right approach to tackle government overreach.

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