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Supreme Court Approves Controversial Education Department Layoffs

7/14/2025

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The Supreme Court has greenlit mass layoffs at the Department of Education, defying a federal judge's ruling. Justice Sonia Sotomayor voiced strong concerns, arguing that this move threatens the Constitution's balance of power. These layoffs are part of the Trump administration's strategy to downsize the department and transfer education authority to the states.

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The Supreme Court has greenlit mass layoffs at the Department of Education, defying a federal judge's ruling. Justice Sonia Sotomayor voiced strong concerns, arguing that this move threatens the Constitution's balance of power. These layoffs are part of the Trump administration's strategy to downsize the department and transfer education authority to the states.