The announcement comes following Judge Williams’ court order requiring Trump and his private lawyers to respond to claims of collusive and fraudulent actions against the court.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Following is a statement from retired federal judges, Judge Nancy Gertner and Judge Michael Luttig, among the 35 judges who submitted an amicus brief in Trump v. IRS, regarding news today that the Trump administration has dropped the establishment of the “Anti-Weaponization” fund as part of its dismissal of the case:

“We are gratified to learn of media reports that the nearly $1.8 billion fund has been terminated. We continue to await formal confirmation and the devil is always in the details. But we note that even if we fully go back to the status quo that in no way obviates the concerns that Judge Williams has raised about what has already taken place. We hope the court will continue its inquiry."

The judges are represented by Democracy Defenders Action, Platkin LLP, and Susman Godfrey LLP.

Read Judge Williams’ preliminary order here.

Read the original amicus brief signed by 35 former federal judges here.

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