Judge bars Trump and DOJ from citing IRS settlement
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A Florida federal judge said Trump sued the IRS for an improper purpose and barred use of the settlement agreement in court.
WHO:Judge Kathleen Williams
WHAT:Said Trump filed an IRS lawsuit for an improper purpose and barred parties from using the settlement agreement as evidence of settlement in proceedings.
WHEN:Jul 13, 2026 at 12:49 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The judge found the IRS lawsuit was filed for an improper purpose to gain judicial legitimacy for a controversial settlement.
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