U.S. judge on Monday extended a pause on the Trump administration's plan to freeze federal loans, grants and other financial assistance, following a legal challenge from a group of advocacy organizations.

U.S. District Court Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr. is expected to rule shortly on whether to block the federal funding freeze.

Judge Loren AliKhan said she would issue her full order by the end of the day Monday, when her initial administrative stay expires.