Supreme Court Allows Trump Education Department Layoffs

The Supreme Court has allowed President Donald Trump’s administration to proceed with a controversial plan to dismantle the Department of Education, including laying off nearly half of its workforce. The court lifted a preliminary injunction that had blocked these mass layoffs, which were criticized by a lower court judge for potentially crippling the department’s ability to function effectively. The decision was split along ideological lines, with the three liberal justices dissenting strongly and warning of significant harm to students and schools, as well as constitutional concerns. Education Secretary Linda McMahon praised the ruling, emphasizing the president's authority over federal agency operations and framing the restructuring as a move to improve efficiency and return education control to the states. Lawsuits challenging the layoffs and reorganization continue in lower courts, with opponents arguing the administration’s actions are legally questionable and politically motivated. Despite the Supreme Court’s ruling, critics maintain that the department should prioritize critical services rather than political agendas.