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Trump's Education Department Dismantling Sparks Nationwide Lawsuits

3/26/2025

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President Trump's March 20 executive order to dismantle the Department of Education has ignited a firestorm of lawsuits from educators and 21 state attorneys general, who argue that only Congress holds the power to make such a drastic change. Critics fear this decision could jeopardize vital support for vulnerable students and unravel essential educational services.

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President Trump's March 20 executive order to dismantle the Department of Education has ignited a firestorm of lawsuits from educators and 21 state attorneys general, who argue that only Congress holds the power to make such a drastic change. Critics fear this decision could jeopardize vital support for vulnerable students and unravel essential educational services.