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Leonie Brinkema anti-weaponization fund lawsuit
The gist
Judge Leonie Brinkema refused to dismiss the lawsuit over Trump's anti-weaponization fund on Sep 18, 2026.
The fund is officially dead, but the fight over whether it can return continues.
How it unfolded
- Jan 6, 2021Trump supporters attacked police officers while storming the U.S. Capitol.
- May 2026Attorneys from Democracy Forward sued in Alexandria, Virginia, asking the court to suspend the fund's implementation and stop any payouts.
- June 2026Judge Brinkema agreed to extend an order blocking the fund until further notice from the court.