"Judge Blocks Justice Department's 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund, Citing Concerns Over Government Overreach. In a major blow to the Biden administration's efforts to limit government surveillance, a federal judge in Virginia has agreed to indefinitely block the Justice Department's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. The decision, handed down by U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema, comes after she previously temporarily blocked any payments from the fund, citing concerns over the government's potential misuse of funds. The move is seen as a significant victory for Democracy Forward, a non-profit organization that has been leading the charge against the government's expansion of surveillance powers."
A federal judge in Virginia agreed to indefinitely block the Justice Department’s "anti-weaponization" fund after previously agreeing to temporarily block any payments. The decision from U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema came during a Friday hearing on whether to bar any payments from the $1.776 billion fund for the duration of the case. Democracy Forward, a...
