Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund After Jan. 6 Prosecutor Lawsuit

US District Judge Leonie Brinkema (E.D. Virginia) temporarily blocked Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' on May 29, 2026 after a Jan. 6 prosecutor and Capitol Police officers filed suit challenging the fund's legality. The fund — created by executive order — was intended to compensate Trump allies and Jan. 6 defendants who claimed they were targeted by politically-motivated prosecutions. Judge Brinkema set a hearing for June 12. Critics argue the fund is unconstitutional as a violation of the separation of powers — only Congress can appropriate funds and settle lawsuits. The blocking order comes as Senate Republicans also face growing pressure from colleagues who want to rein in the unprecedented payout mechanism.