21 Attorneys General Seek Injunction to Block Trump's Education Department Overhaul

A coalition of 21 state attorneys general, led by Washington's Attorney General Nick Brown, has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to halt President Trump's plan to dismantle the Department of Education, which involves significant staff reductions and the transfer of key services. The lawsuit, initiated on March 13, argues that these actions exceed executive authority and require Congressional approval to proceed. The coalition claims that the proposed cuts would disrupt crucial funding and services, particularly for students with disabilities and those in rural areas. Brown emphasized that the administration's actions pose immediate harm to students and their families, with reports of delays in federal approvals for state programs already surfacing. The attorneys general contend that the executive order violates the Administrative Procedures Act by failing to follow due process. They are seeking a court order to block the implementation of the changes.