The U.S. Department of Justice announced it would comply with a federal court’s decision to suspend the implementation of the $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund from the Trump administration. This decision comes amid ongoing legal proceedings challenging the fund’s legitimacy.

Initially, the Trump administration proposed the fund to support those claiming the federal government had acted against them. This idea resonated with some Trump supporters, especially during Joe Biden’s presidency. Opponents, however, viewed it as a ‘slush fund’ for Trump loyalists, and it faced skepticism from both Democratic and some Republican lawmakers.

A judge from the Eastern District of Virginia temporarily halted the fund’s creation following objections from Democracy Forward and other groups. In response, the Justice Department expressed strong disagreement with the court’s ruling but stated it would adhere to the decision.

The department emphasized the fund’s availability to anyone feeling wronged by disproportionate government actions, regardless of political affiliation. Despite their objections, the department confirmed it would respect the court’s judgment.

This fund was part of a larger settlement involving a $10 billion lawsuit filed by former President Trump against the IRS over his leaked tax returns. The court is set to conduct another hearing on June 12 to determine whether the fund’s suspension should persist.

In a related matter, a Florida judge is contemplating reopening Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS. This lawsuit had been settled previously, but Judge Kathleen Williams raised concerns about its validity given Trump’s dual involvement as plaintiff and defendant. She has requested Trump’s legal team to respond by June 12.