A federal judge in the U.S. ordered the Trump administration to disclose the architects of a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. This fund, established as part of a settlement involving Trump and the IRS, aimed to compensate individuals claiming unfair government targeting, including January 6 rioters. The fund faced bipartisan criticism and was declared 'dead' by Attorney General Todd Blanche, but legal loopholes remain. The ruling is part of ongoing litigation by Democracy Forward, seeking transparency and accountability regarding the fund.
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