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Judge Halts Trump’s Plan to Lay Off Education Staff

10/19/2025

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The U.S. government shutdown is being used by President Donald J. Trump to pursue the goal of closing the Department of Education.
The administration plans to lay off 465 employees, including staff responsible for special education and civil rights enforcement.
Senator Patty Murray says the plan relies on attrition to dismantle the department.
A federal judge halted the layoffs.

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Story summary

The U.S. government shutdown is being used by President Donald J. Trump to pursue the goal of closing the Department of Education.
The administration plans to lay off 465 employees, including staff responsible for special education and civil rights enforcement.
Senator Patty Murray says the plan relies on attrition to dismantle the department.
A federal judge halted the layoffs.