The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to proceed with mass layoffs at the Department of Education, marking another win for the White House at the conservative-leaning court. In an unsigned order, the justices temporarily lifted a lower court\u2019s injunction that had blocked the layoffs indefinitely. The ruling allows Trump\u2019s plan to move forward while the legal battle continues. The court\u2019s three liberal justices dissented, CNN reported.<\/p>\n
Justice Sonia Sotomayor strongly opposed the decision, calling it \u201cindefensible\u201d and warning it threatens the Constitution\u2019s separation of powers. She criticized the majority for allowing the executive branch to undermine an agency that Congress created. However, it\u2019s important to note Trump\u2019s order targets only staff reductions, not the department\u2019s outright elimination.<\/p>\n
Earlier this year, Trump directed a 50% workforce cut at the Education Department. Lower courts intervened, ruling that because the department was established by Congress, the executive branch cannot unilaterally dismantle it. U.S. District Judge Myong Joun issued an injunction blocking the layoffs and ordered the reinstatement of about 1,400 employees. The lawsuit was filed by teachers\u2019 unions, school districts, and education groups.<\/p>\n
Judge Joun emphasized that the department \u201ccannot be shut down without Congress\u2019s approval\u201d and that the layoffs could cripple it. He noted evidence suggesting the administration\u2019s true aim was to dismantle the department without proper authorization.<\/p>\n
In response, Trump\u2019s legal team argued the layoffs are \u201cinternal management decisions\u201d meant to shift functions to the states. They said the department will continue to fulfill its duties, just with fewer employees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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