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Judge bars Trump and DOJ from citing IRS settlement
Filed: Jul 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: 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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