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A U.S. judge on Monday extended a pause on the Trump administration's plan to freeze federal loans, grants and other financial assistance, saying it may have "run roughshod" over Congress's constitutional authority over government spending.

The initial White House order on Monday to freeze federal grants sparked confusion throughout Washington and nationwide.

The Trump administration has paused federal grants and loans to review agency programs and determine the best uses of funding for programs consistent with the law and Trump's priorities, Reuters reported. Agencies are required to identify legally mandated actions or assistance programs before completing an analysis.

A Department of Education spokesperson said Tuesday that student financial aid is still operating under normal conditions

The Monday evening memo from Trump's White House Office of Management and Budget sparked uncertainty over a crucial financial lifeline for states, schools, and organizations that rely on trillions of dollars from Washington.

Calling the move illegal, 23 states and non-profit groups filed lawsuits and a federal judge temporarily halted the freeze from taking

Dozens of Head Start programs, which provide childcare and preschool education to low-income children, have been unable to access previously approved federal funding, putting some programs at risk of having to close their doors in the coming days,