Supreme Court Allows Trump Education Dept. Layoffs

The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ideological split, has allowed President Donald Trump to resume efforts to dismantle the Department of Education by lifting an injunction that had blocked mass layoffs of nearly 1,400 employees. This move is part of Trump’s campaign promise to shrink federal involvement in education and return control to the states. Federal judges had previously halted the layoffs, warning that they would cripple the department’s ability to fulfill statutory obligations like student aid and civil rights enforcement. The conservative majority on the court provided no explanation for their decision, while the three liberal justices strongly dissented, warning of constitutional risks and executive overreach. Critics argue that only Congress has authority to eliminate the department, and that mass firings undermine key federal functions. The Supreme Court’s order is not a final ruling, as litigation continues in lower courts.