Sen. Bill Cassidy signs onto brief calling 'anti-weaponization' fund a 'dire threat'
Sen. Bill Cassidy joined an amicus brief calling the Justice Department "anti-weaponization" fund a "dire threat."
TL;DR
- Sen. Bill Cassidy signed an amicus brief opposing the Justice Department's "anti-weaponization" fund.
- The brief, co-signed by Sen. Cory Booker, calls the fund a "dire threat" to Congress and the constitutional order.
- Lawmakers argue the fund violates Spending, Appropriations, and Appointments clauses and could compensate Jan. 6th rioters.
- The fund originated from a settlement of Trump's lawsuit against the IRS.
- The Justice Department stated it has abandoned the fund, but critics seek a more permanent solution.
- The brief urges the court to uphold an injunction against the fund.