The decision clears a roadblock for the new administration as it attempts sweeping changes to downsize the federal government.

A federal judge on Friday heard arguments on a request to further block President Donald Trump ’s administration from freezing trillions of dollars of grants and loans that fund everything from clean energy programs to bridge repairs to emergency shelters.

The Trump administration has offered more than 2 million federal workers the option of resigning their positions and retaining full pay and benefits until Sept. 30.