As a federal judge temporarily blocks part of the Trump administration’s pausing of federal grants and loans Tuesday, a slew of advocacy groups, charities, foreign aid and public health programs are decrying a potential upending of American lives on an unprecedented scale.

The ruling, issued at the request of several advocacy groups, meant the policy is now subject to two temporary restraining orders.

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's freeze of federal funding. Will Medicare, Social Security or Medicaid be affected? Here's what to know.

The Trump administration late Monday directed federal agencies to pause the disbursement of loans and grants while the government conducts a review to ensure spending aligns with President Trump’s

Funds for small businesses, including loans and grants, will not be paused, according to the Office of Management and Budget.

Students and parents panicked after news of the order, but the Education Department said the guidance would not stop the flow of money to students and schools.

State officials asked budget directors and other financial officers across state government to review what types of federal money their departments are relying on.