A 1946 statute allowing private parties to sue the United States in federal court for most torts.
A federal judge has demanded a perjury-safe declaration from senior DOJ and Treasury officials on the fate of the Anti-Weaponization Fund. The court’s action comes as the government faces pressure from Republicans and allies who seek payouts for those labeled as weaponization victims. The process hinges on a formal statement that the fund will not advance in any form.