A federal judge temporarily blocked the order of the president of the United States Donald Trump to immediately freeze all subsidies and federal loans as of this Tuesday, a measure that could affect essential education and health programs on which millions of Americans depend .
The order of magistrate Loren L. Alikhan arrived minutes before the Trump directive was applied from 5:00 p.m. local time (22.00 GMT) and will be in force until Monday of next week.
According to the CNBC News chain, the judge pointed at a hearing held by Zoom that her administrative suspension would expire at 5:00 p.m. on February 3 unless she decides to grant a temporary restriction order, as demanding demanding organizations had requested on Tuesday .
The US administration had justified its decision arguing that it is necessary to ensure that all funds comply with the recent executive orders signed by Trump, which include restrictions on the rights of transgender people and cuts in programs of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI, by its acronym in English).
In a memorandum issued on Monday, the interim director of the Office of Management and Budget (WBO), Matthew J. Vaeth, said that freezing also affects funds for foreign aid and non -governmental organizations, among other items.
The pause ordered by Trump could delay the disbursement of billions of dollars for items such as student loans and would have a negative impact on health research, food assistance and financing of support organizations for veterans and people with disabilities.
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Likewise, the measure could affect the aid for the areas devastated by fires in California and floods in North Carolina, regions that Trump visited last week and where he had promised federal support.
The freezing had been sued by organizations such as National Council of Nonprofits, American Public Health Association or Main Street Alliance, who stressed that although the Trump administration has the freedom to advance its priorities, it must do so “within the confines of the law” , something that in your opinion is not the case.
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