DOJ Withdraws Anti‑Weaponization Funding After Backlash and Court Setbacks

The Department of Justice announced it is dropping a proposed anti‑weaponization fund. The decision follows intense public backlash against the initiative. Legal challenges in court also hindered the fund’s implementation. Critics argued the program overreached federal authority. Supporters had claimed it would curb illicit weapon modifications. The DOJ cited “strategic reassessment” as the reason for the withdrawal. Lawmakers are now reviewing alternative approaches to address weaponization concerns. The move may influence future federal funding strategies on public safety.