Trump’s attorneys, Justice Dept. leaders misused courts in IRS case, judge says
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Washington Post
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A federal judge has determined that President Trump's litigation against the Internal Revenue Service was initiated for improper motives, undermining the legitimacy of the case. The lawsuit, which previously sought establishment of an $1.8 billion compensation fund, has faced judicial scrutiny regarding potential abuse of court processes. Both Trump's legal team and Department of Justice officials have been cited by the court for questionable conduct in the matter, raising concerns about the appropriate use of federal judicial resources and the integrity of litigation procedures in politically sensitive cases.
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