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Judge: Trump sought to ‘manipulate the judicial process’ with his IRS lawsuit and attempted $1.8B fund
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 13, 2026
· 6 min read
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Why this matters in The El Paso
The fallout from this lawsuit has implications for El Paso residents who may be concerned about the integrity of the judicial process and the potential for manipulation by those in power. As a community that values fairness and transparency, El Pasoans should be aware of the judge's scathing opinion and the sanctions imposed on the attorneys involved. The fact that the lawsuit was used to justify an order giving Trump and his businesses amnesty for past tax issues raises questions about accountability and the rule of law. El Pasoans who have dealt with the IRS or have concerns about tax fairness may be watching this case closely to see how it affects their own interactions with the agency. The judge's referral of the private attorneys to disciplinary boards and the blocking of one lawyer from court appearances in Florida may also have implications for the local legal community and how it approaches similar cases in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 6 min
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