A federal judge in Virginia last week issued an order prohibiting the government from establishing or funding the disputed compensation fund. Following this ruling, the Senate passed a bill on Friday morning allocating funding to U.S. Department of Homeland Security agencies, specifically removing funds intended for the controversial initiative.
The action follows a previous decision by Trump’s administration to discontinue payments related to the fund. Concerns surrounding the fund centered on potential compensation for individuals involved in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, including those subsequently pardoned by Trump.
Members of Congress expressed particular apprehension that payments could be made to those involved in the assault. The Department of Justice, in legal filings submitted to the courts in Washington and Virginia, indicated that the matter is no longer under judicial review, as the fund’s creation has been blocked. This represents the first official confirmation that the U.S.
government will not provide compensation to the attackers on Congress on January 6, 2021. Legal proceedings against the fund are now concluded.
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