DOJ snubs judge’s demand on anti-weaponization fund, cites ‘serious separation of powers concerns’

The Justice Department (DOJ) refused a federal judge's demand to confirm a nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund is defunct, citing 'serious separation of powers concerns.' Judge Leonie Brinkema blocked the fund and set a seven-day deadline for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and an associate attorney to respond.