A federal judge Tuesday blocked President Trump’s administration from halting federal funds after a day filled with chaos as Gov. Ned Lamont and other top officials scrambled to learn the

AliKhan blocked the action Tuesday afternoon, minutes before it was set to go into effect. The administrative stay pauses the freeze until Monday, Feb. 3. A memo issued late Monday by acting director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Matthew Vaeth directed federal agencies to temporarily pause “all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said Tuesday that the Trump administration’s order for federal agencies to pause the disbursement of loans and grants was an “unprecedented and blatantly lawless and unconstitutional attack.

The decision could affect trillions of dollars and cause widespread disruption in health care research, education programs and other initiatives.

Attorney General William Tong announced on Wednesday that Connecticut residents are afforded these rights under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act.

Connecticut Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy held a news briefing Wednesday to address the Trump administration's attempt to freeze federal funding and its potential impact on the state.

Tong and his staff will be looking for executive orders that conflict with CT laws or violate the Constitution.

President Donald Trump's order to pause funding for most types of federal grants and loans would have far-reaching affect in Connecticut, officials say.

A judge postponed Trump's freeze on federal grants as the impacts to the state and Norwich are being determined.

Attorney General William Tong, himself the son of immigrants, is leading the charge against one of Donald Trump's marquee executive orders.

Attorney General William Tong says he's prepared to oppose Trump's top priorities, while other Connecticut officials have been more conciliatory.

Connecticut officials are expressing concerns about what a federal funding freeze could mean for families across the state, saying they’ll do what they can to provide support for residents in the coming days and months.