Key facts
- The DOJ confirmed in court filings that the $1.7 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' will not continue.
- This is the first official written confirmation from the DOJ.
- The fund was reportedly sought by January 6 rioters for legal costs.
The Department of Justice has officially stated in court filings that a $1.7 billion 'anti-weaponization fund' will not be continued. This marks the first written confirmation from the DOJ regarding the fund's cessation. The fund had been a point of discussion, with reports indicating that individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot were seeking access to it to cover their legal expenses. The discontinuation means this avenue for financial support for legal costs is now closed. The department's statement is its clearest indication to date that it is withdrawing from a plan to use taxpayer money for payments to individuals claiming political persecution.