The judge had already ruled that the administration was not complying with his previous order requiring the government to keep disbursing money to states.

Harvard University is the latest school to implement a hiring freeze as federal funding remains uncertain. President Trump has threatened to cut federal funding for schools that allow "illegal" protests. Universities use millions of dollars in federal funding for student aid and research programs.

Some towns paid the U.S. Census Bureau to produce new local population counts to try to get more funding. But Trump's hiring freeze derailed their special census plans — and could hurt the 2030 count.

The ruling found the move to cut off appropriated funds to state governments “fundamentally undermines” democracy.

The Trump administration has stalled at least $60 million in funding intended largely for affordable housing developments nationwide.

Upcoming spending adjustments include suspending capital spending, freezing staff hiring and salary mid-year adjustments, reviewing all faculty hiring practices and slowing all non-compensation spending.

Universities across the U.S. have announced hiring freezes due to the risk of federal funding cuts under President Donald Trump’s administration

Universities across the U.S. have announced hiring freezes, citing new financial uncertainty as the Trump administration threatens a range of cuts to federal contracts and research grants. Some have announced layoffs.

The Trump administration has halted a $1 billion affordable housing program, putting over 25,000 low-income housing units at risk. The funding freeze threatens vulnerable communities, including seniors and low-income families,