Supreme Court Allows Trump Admin to Fire 1,400 Education Dept Workers

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of Education Secretary Linda McMahon and the Trump administration, allowing the firing of nearly 1,400 Department of Education employees as part of a broader effort to dismantle the federal agency. The decision overturned a preliminary injunction by a Boston federal judge, who had blocked the layoffs on grounds that such large-scale dismissals require congressional approval. The three liberal justices dissented strongly, warning that the ruling threatens the Constitution's separation of powers and accusing the executive branch of acting unlawfully. McMahon hailed the ruling as a significant victory that restores presidential authority over federal agency staffing and promotes efficiency by reducing bureaucracy. The Trump administration emphasized returning control of education to the states and reallocating resources to students, parents, and teachers. While the court did not rule on the legality of the department's reorganization plan itself, the ruling clears the way for the administration's ongoing restructuring efforts.