Key facts
- Senate Democrats introduced the "Drain the Slush Fund Act" to block the Trump administration's 'anti-weaponization' fund.
- The fund is intended to compensate victims of alleged government abuse.
Democrats unveil bill to block Trump 'anti-weaponization' fund
IN SHORT
Senate Democrats introduced the "Drain the Slush Fund Act" to block the Trump administration's 'anti-weaponization' fund, intended to compensate victims of alleged government abuse. The DOJ halted work on the fund, citing a judge's ruling and Republican opposition.
Key Numbers
$1.776 billionanti-weaponization fund amount
$72 billionbill to fund ICE and Border Patrol operations
Who's Involved
Mark Kelly
Democratic Senator introducing legislation to block fund
Adam Schiff
Democratic Senator introducing legislation to block fund
Elissa Slotkin
Democratic Senator introducing legislation to block fund
Chuck Schumer
Senate Minority Leader advocating to stop the fund
Department of Justice
Halted work on the 'anti-weaponization' fund
Donald Trump
Associated with the 'anti-weaponization' fund
Republican lawmakers
Opposed the fund and linked its removal to a funding bill
