U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams of the Southern District of Florida ruled on July 13, 2026, that former President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS was filed for an "improper purpose". The lawsuit, which sought damages for the unauthorized disclosure of Trump's tax information by an IRS contractor, was deemed by Williams to be an attempt to advance Trump's personal interests. The judge also referred attorney Alejandro Brito to the Florida Bar for possible disciplinary action due to his conduct in the case. Williams criticized the involvement of public officials in the lawsuit, emphasizing their duty to uphold the law and protect the interests of the public. The lawsuit had previously included plans for an "Anti-Weaponization Fund" to compensate alleged victims of government actions, which faced significant political scrutiny and was ultimately dropped. The ruling also addressed concerns regarding testimony from Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, which Williams found misleading.
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Federal Judge Rules Against Trump's Lawsuit, Refers Attorney for Bar Review
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS was filed for an improper purpose and referred attorney Alejandro Brito to the Florida Bar for possible disciplinary action. The lawsuit sought $10 billion in damages for the unauthorized disclosure of Trump's tax information and included plans for a controversial fund that was later abandoned.
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Federal Judge Rules Against Trump's Lawsuit, Refers Attorney for Bar Review