US Supreme Court approves nearly 1,400 layoffs from the Education Department under Trump’s federal downsizing push

The US Supreme Court has permitted the Trump administration to proceed with mass layoffs at the Department of Education, significantly reducing its workforce. This decision reverses a lower court's block, impacting civil rights oversight, financial aid, and special education services. Critics, including Justice Sotomayor, argue this move oversteps executive power, potentially harming vulnerable students.

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