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Supreme Court Ruling Threatens Public Education's Future

7/21/2025

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In a controversial ruling, the Supreme Court's Republican majority has greenlit Donald Trump's efforts to dismantle the US Department of Education, raising alarms about the erosion of checks and balances. Justice Sonia Sotomayor fiercely condemned the decision, warning it empowers the Executive to bypass Congress, jeopardizing the future of public education and governance.

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In a controversial ruling, the Supreme Court's Republican majority has greenlit Donald Trump's efforts to dismantle the US Department of Education, raising alarms about the erosion of checks and balances. Justice Sonia Sotomayor fiercely condemned the decision, warning it empowers the Executive to bypass Congress, jeopardizing the future of public education and governance.