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Justice Department halts funds for programs for victims of hate crimes, child abuse, school violence and more

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At least some of the grants were halted in memos sent Tuesday to nonprofit organizations by the Justice Department .

The cancellation of the federal grants caused disruptions at some nonprofit programs.

The department also paused programs aimed at reducing school shootings, efforts to combat domestic terror and an cold case initiative in the Southeast .

The head of a nonprofit that helps youth crime victims called the funding freeze a "devastating blow".

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