Washington has joined 21 other states in a lawsuit seeking to block the federal government from freezing billions in federal funding of an array of state programs including ones centered on education,

Washington joined nearly two dozen other states Tuesday in challenging the Trump administration's temporary pause on federal grants and loans, the same day a federal judge blocked the funding pause from taking effect for now.

Washington joined 22 states in legal action against a Trump administration directive to freeze federal financial assistance, which could impact vital state programs.

The move comes after the order sparked widespread criticism and confusion. A federal district judge had temporarily paused the freeze.

The White House memo issued late Monday led to chaos and confusion as to what programs would be impacted by the freeze.

A federal judge temporarily halted President Donald Trump's move to freeze all federal grants pending an analysis to root out "wokeness" in federal spending. But confusion reigned Tuesday in Chicago and beyond as leaders braced for serious potential cuts to an array of major programs.

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The Trump administration’s push for a sweeping pause on federal grants and loans totaling potentially trillions of dollars is on hold for now, on the order of a federal judge

An order from the White House's Office of Budget and Management that could freeze federal funding is sowing fear and confusion among area nonprofits.