DOJ Refuses to Provide Written Assurance on Anti-Weaponization Fund
The Department of Justice (DOJ) declined a federal judge's request for written assurance that it will not proceed with its controversial $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund, citing redundancy and separation-of-powers concerns. The fund was intended to compensate victims of prosecutorial overreach but has drawn criticism due to fears it could be used for those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.
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