Federal Judge Extends Block on Trump Administration's $1.8 Billion Fund

A federal judge has extended a court-ordered block on the Trump administration's establishment and operation of a $1.8 billion settlement fund intended to compensate individuals who claim to be victims of government weaponization. On June 12, 2026, the judge's decision followed earlier statements from Todd Blanche, the acting US attorney general, who informed Congress that the government is abandoning its plans for the fund due to significant bipartisan opposition. While government attorneys have claimed that lawsuits challenging the fund are now moot, plaintiffs' attorneys have expressed dissatisfaction with assurances that the fund will not proceed.