The technical-sounding directive had enormous immediate impact before it was blocked by a federal judge, potentially pulling trillions of dollars from police departments, domestic violence shelters, nutrition services and disaster relief programs that rely on federal grants.

CARMEL, Ind. — Carmel police are warning that drones are being used in burglaries, and they want citizens to be on alert. In a post on social media, the Carmel Police Department said they have found drones in connection with recent burglaries.