A directive by President Donald Trump to freeze federal grants and loans raised uncertainty and fears among many who depend on federal aid before a judge intervened Tuesday to temporarily block it from taking effect.
President Donald Trump’s administration said the freeze would not affect federal assistance to individuals, such as Social Security, Medicare, food stamps, student loans and scholarships. But it said a pause is necessary to ensure funding for other programs complies with Trump’s executive orders, which aim to reverse progressive policies on transgender rights, environmental justice and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker address the media Tuesday afternoon.
“What the President is trying to do is illegal,” Pritzker said. “I know these are challenging times, and the Trump administration is trying to confuse the American people. That’s why it’s so important that we speak plainly.”
A federal judge blocked the directive just minutes before it was to kick in Tuesday. The order placed it on hold until next Monday while legal wrangling continues.
As more information about the freeze continues to unfold, here’s where things stand right now, and what services could be impacted.
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