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DOJ Faces FOIA Lawsuit Over January 6 Settlement Claims

9/5/2026

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The U.S. Department of Justice is sued over FOIA requests related to January 6 settlement claims.
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund has been rescinded and has no force.
Attorney Peter Ticktin filed claims for about 200 January 6 defendants, each seeking $1 million to $10 million.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the Anti-Weaponization Fund is dead, wishes it weren’t, and wants compensation.

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The U.S. Department of Justice is sued over FOIA requests related to January 6 settlement claims.
Attorney General Todd Blanche said the $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund has been rescinded and has no force.
Attorney Peter Ticktin filed claims for about 200 January 6 defendants, each seeking $1 million to $10 million.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the Anti-Weaponization Fund is dead, wishes it weren’t, and wants compensation.