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Virginia Lawsuit Seeks Block of $1.8B Anti-Weaponization Fund

5/23/2026

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A coalition including New Haven and watchdog groups filed a Virginia federal lawsuit to block the $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund created by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
Plaintiffs say the fund lacks congressional approval and public accountability.
Mayor Justin Elicker said New Haven’s tax dollars should not fund an unregulated political fund benefiting Trump allies.
The National Abortion Federation warned the fund could reward those who attacked abortion clinics, encouraging violence.

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A coalition including New Haven and watchdog groups filed a Virginia federal lawsuit to block the $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund created by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration.
Plaintiffs say the fund lacks congressional approval and public accountability.
Mayor Justin Elicker said New Haven’s tax dollars should not fund an unregulated political fund benefiting Trump allies.
The National Abortion Federation warned the fund could reward those who attacked abortion clinics, encouraging violence.