Maryland AG Leads Coalition Suing Trump Over Education Cuts

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration in response to its plan to cut the U.S. Department of Education's workforce by half, which could eliminate approximately 1,300 jobs. The lawsuit, filed in Massachusetts, argues that these cuts are illegal and threaten essential services for millions of students, particularly those with disabilities and those relying on federal financial aid. Brown emphasized that the plan could lead to larger class sizes and increased inequities among school districts, impacting both K-12 and higher education. The lawsuit asserts that only Congress has the authority to dismantle the Department of Education, countering Trump's long-standing criticism of the agency as wasteful. While the Education Department insists it will continue to fulfill its obligations, the coalition warns that the cuts could severely disrupt educational resources across the country. The outcome of this legal action could have significant implications for educational funding and services.