Judge Voids Trump's $1.776 Billion IRS Fund, Sanctions His Lawyers
Kathleen Williams ruled the president controls both sides of the suit, since no government lawyer answered it in 109 days.
- Trump sued the IRS Jan. 29, 2026, seeking $10 billion over Littlejohn's leaked tax returns.
- The May 18 dismissal came bundled with a $1.776 billion fund and blanket IRS audit immunity.
- Williams referred lawyers Alejandro Brito, Todd Blanche and Stanley Woodward to their state bars.
Why it matters: When a plaintiff can fire the man he sues, no court settles a dispute; it rubber-stamps an order.
Order, Trump v. IRS, No. 1:26-cv-20609-KMW (S.D. Fla. July 13, 2026) (Williams, J.) ↗ · Jul 17, 20267/17/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check