Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt To Shut Down Education Department

Judge Blocks Trump’s Attempt To Shut Down Education Department

Whew, this one’s big. A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order to shut down the U.S. Department of Education, putting one of his most controversial moves on hold.
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U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston issued a preliminary injunction on May 21, ordering the agency to stop the shutdown plan and reinstate employees laid off earlier this year.
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A lawsuit was filed by the Somerville and Easthampton school districts, along with the American Federation of Teachers and other education groups.

 

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They argued the layoffs were an illegal attempt to dismantle the department, which is responsible for student financial aid, special education services, and civil rights enforcement in schools.
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Judge Joun agreed, writing that the mass terminations would likely “cripple the Department” and cause “irreparable harm,” particularly for vulnerable student populations.
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This is not a final ruling. The injunction halts the plan, for now, while the lawsuit moves forward, meaning the administration could still fight the decision in court.

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