Former White House ethics official Norman Eisen has filed a new federal lawsuit seeking to block what he and his co-plaintiffs describe as a controversial $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund tied to the Trump administration.

The legal action was filed on behalf of two former prosecutors who worked on January 6-related cases and argues that the existence and framing of the fund has caused reputational and professional harm.The plaintiffs reject reports suggesting the initiative has been quietly abandoned and insist that the matter must be formally resolved in court.

The lawsuit names several senior federal officials and agencies as defendants, including Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank Bisignano, the Department of Justice, and the Treasury Department.

According to the filing, the fund was allegedly associated with claims that January 6 prosecutors acted with political motives, a characterization the plaintiffs dispute.The complaint seeks both injunctive and declaratory relief, aiming to prevent any continuation or revival of the initiative.

Eisen announced the lawsuit publicly on social media, emphasizing that media reports alone are insufficient to conclude that the fund has been discontinued.The filing was submitted in federal court under case number 1:26-cv-01907 and is being handled in collaboration with multiple litigation firms.

Supporters of the lawsuit argue that the fund’s creation has been publicly celebrated by some January 6 defendants, reinforcing the need for judicial intervention.

The case adds another layer to ongoing legal and political disputes surrounding the aftermath of the January 6 prosecutions and broader allegations of politicization within federal justice policy.