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Trump Administration Is Sued Over Push to Dismantle Education Department

Last updated: March 26, 2025 1:45 am
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The Trump administration’s controversial campaign to dismantle the Education Department has sparked a legal battle, with opponents challenging the plan as an attempt to circumvent congressional authority. Two separate court challenges were filed on Monday, one in federal court in Massachusetts by the American Federation of Teachers, the American Association of University Professors, and two public school districts in Massachusetts, and another in federal court in Maryland by the N.A.A.C.P., the National Education Association union, and other critics.

These legal challenges come just days after President Trump signed an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to take steps to facilitate the closure of the department. The order also announced the transfer of the government’s $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio to the Small Business Administration and the oversight of nutrition programs and special education services to the Health and Human Services Department.

The Education Department, established in 1979, cannot be closed without Congress’s consent. The lawsuit in Massachusetts argues that the administration’s actions, including efforts to significantly reduce the department’s workforce, will impede its ability to fulfill its mandated functions. Ilana Krepchin, chairwoman of the Somerville school committee, emphasized the importance of the Education Department in ensuring equitable public education and expressed concerns about the harm that dismantling it could cause.

In response, Education Department spokeswoman Madi Biedermann assured that all federally mandated programs would remain intact and reiterated the administration’s commitment to working with Congress to address the department’s future. She criticized the American Federation of Teachers for misleading the public and emphasized the need for factual discussions to improve student outcomes.

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While top Republicans like Senator Bill Cassidy have pledged support for the administration’s efforts, there is expected to be significant debate among lawmakers before any decision is made. The president of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, Charles L. Welch, urged lawmakers to preserve the department despite his dismay at Trump’s order.

The Education Department plays a crucial role in distributing funds to schools, enforcing civil rights laws, and managing federal student aid programs. It also conducts data collection and funds education research. The timeline for any legislation regarding the closure or restructuring of the department remains uncertain.

In the Maryland case, plaintiffs including the N.A.A.C.P. and the N.E.A. argued that the administration’s actions amounted to a de facto dismantling of the department through executive fiat. Aaron Ament, president of the National Student Legal Defense Network, criticized the administration for violating the law and potentially disrupting the lives of students and families.

N.A.A.C.P. president Derrick Johnson accused Trump of deliberately undermining opportunities for Americans to achieve a better life through education. The challengers in Maryland sought a court order to halt the department’s dismantling as outlined in the executive order.

In a separate case in Maryland, a federal judge ruled against the Education Department supplying sensitive data to Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, citing privacy concerns. The legal battle over the fate of the Education Department is likely to continue as stakeholders on both sides advocate for their positions.

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