Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Move to Dismantle Education Department, Protecting Thousands of Jobs
WASHINGTON — A federal judge intervened this week to halt efforts by the Trump administration to dismantle the Department of Education, marking a significant legal challenge to sweeping changes proposed by the administration. US District Judge Myong Joun, appointed by President Joe Biden, issued a preliminary injunction that prevents the administration from cutting the department’s workforce by half. This ruling also bars any transfer of the management of federal student loans to the Small Business Administration, an action the administration sought as part of its broader restructuring plan. The judge’s decision shines a light on … Read more