Judgment Fund Keeps Jan. 6 Payouts Possible Without New Anti-Weaponization Fund

Even without the $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund, the DOJ can still compensate Jan. 6 rioters through the Judgment Fund, a long-standing government mechanism for settlements. The administration says it isn’t moving forward with the new fund, but existing claims processes and lawsuits remain in play, with a June 12 hearing to determine next steps. Some settlements have already been paid, and critics warn the proposed fund could bypass Congress and politicize payouts.