The Trump administration has canceled a proposed $1.8 billion fund that would have provided compensation to people who said they were improperly targeted by federal law enforcement and prosecutors, marking a significant policy reversal after weeks of political and legal scrutiny. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the decision during a House hearing on the Justice Department's budget on Tuesday, stating that the administration would not move forward with the program under any circumstances.

The fund had been established in May as part of a broader effort by President Donald Trump's administration to address claims that political opponents and government agencies had unfairly investigated or prosecuted some of the president's supporters. Administration officials argued that the initiative was intended to compensate individuals who believed they had been subjected to unjust treatment by the criminal justice system. Critics, however, questioned how recipients would be selected and whether adequate safeguards existed to ensure public funds were distributed fairly and transparently.

The Justice Department headquarters in Washington, where officials oversaw the now-canceled compensation fund proposal.