FBI & DOJ Targeting Claims — Anti-Weaponization Fund

FBI & DOJ Targeting Claims: Anti-Weaponization Fund Guide

The $1.776 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund explicitly covers victims of politically motivated federal investigations and surveillance. If you were investigated, surveilled, or prosecuted by the FBI or DOJ because of your political views, speech, or lawful assembly — rather than because of genuine criminal conduct — you may be eligible for monetary compensation and a formal government apology.

What Constitutes FBI Political Targeting Under the Fund

FBI or DOJ political targeting occurs when the federal government uses its investigative, surveillance, or prosecutorial power against individuals or groups based on their political beliefs, speech, religion, or lawful assembly — rather than evidence of genuine criminal activity. This includes:

• Being placed under FBI surveillance based on political views or affiliations
• Being investigated by the FBI in response to public speech or political activity
• Having communications monitored through FISA warrants obtained on politicized pretexts
• Receiving an FBI interview, target letter, or subpoena connected to protected activity
• Suffering professional, financial, or reputational harm from a politically motivated federal investigation

You do not need to have been charged or convicted. The harm from an investigation itself is compensable.

Documented Examples of DOJ/FBI Political Targeting

School Board Parents: The Garland Memo and FBI Threat Tags

On September 29, 2021, the NSBA sent a letter requesting parents at school board meetings be treated as "domestic terrorists" under the PATRIOT Act. Within five days — October 4, 2021 — AG Merrick Garland issued a memorandum directing the FBI to "identify" threats from parents. The FBI's Counterterrorism Division created a special threat tag for school board investigations. FBI whistleblowers testified the bureau labeled dozens of investigations with this Counterterrorism threat tag. No one was ever charged. See our full school board parent claims guide.

FISA Court Abuses

The FBI obtained FISA warrants to surveil Carter Page — a U.S. citizen — based on the Steele dossier (opposition research funded by the Clinton campaign and DNC), without adequately disclosing those funding sources to the court. Inspector General Horowitz documented 17 "significant errors and omissions" in the Carter Page FISA application process.

January 6 Investigations

Many individuals were investigated and charged for minor, nonviolent offenses — misdemeanor trespassing, parading, or disorderly conduct — while facing prosecutorial resources and tactics critics argued were disproportionate. See our January 6 claims guide.

FBI Whistleblower Retaliation

Targeting can come from inside the bureau too. Veteran agent Michael Feinberg says he was forced out for a personal friendship leadership disliked. See our breakdown of FBI whistleblower retaliation and the fund.

Who Qualifies: FBI/DOJ Targeting Claims

• You received an FBI target letter, grand jury subpoena, or were interviewed by FBI agents in connection with political activity
• You were the subject of a FISA surveillance order or learned your communications were captured by federal surveillance
• You were a parent investigated under the school board threat-tag program
• Your home was raided in a manner inconsistent with the severity of the alleged offense
• You suffered documented professional, financial, or reputational harm as a direct result of an FBI or DOJ investigation

Evidence Needed

1. Government correspondence — target letters, grand jury subpoenas, search warrant returns, FBI interview requests
2. Court records — indictments, docket entries, dismissal orders
3. FOIA records — request your FBI file under the Freedom of Information Act
4. Financial harm documentation — legal invoices, lost income records
5. Reputational harm evidence — news coverage, employer communications, professional licensing actions
6. Timeline reconstruction — chronological narrative tying your political activity to the commencement of the investigation

Use our free case-file portal to generate a customized checklist.

How to Apply

1. Assess your eligibility
2. File a FOIA request for your FBI file — processing can take months, start now
3. Start your free case file — gather and organize evidence
4. Monitor the Fund Status page for the portal launch date
5. Submit via the official portal when it opens (~June 2026)

Frequently Asked Questions

I was never charged. Can I still file an FBI targeting claim?

Yes. Being placed under surveillance, receiving an FBI interview request, or having your name appear in investigative records can constitute harm even without a subsequent charge.

I was a parent investigated under the school board threat-tag program. How do I document that?

Start by filing a FOIA request with the FBI for your personal file. Gather records of your attendance at school board meetings and any communications you received from law enforcement. See also our school board parent claims guide.

Can organizations file FBI targeting claims?

Both individuals and organizations can file. If your organization's communications were captured in a surveillance program or its activities were documented in FBI investigative files without predicate criminal conduct, your organization may have a claim.

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File Your FBI and DOJ Targeting Claim

• Check Your Eligibility Now
• Start your free case file
• Read the Full Fund Briefing

Portal opens approximately June 2026. Deadline: December 15, 2028.

Next step: Ready to file? Read the full step-by-step guide to apply for the Anti-Weaponization Fund — covers eligibility, the case-file workflow, claim-form prep, and the December 15, 2028 deadline. You can start the free case-file portal in under a minute, no credit card required.