The Trump Administration's decision to fire nearly half of the workforce at the Federal Department of Education is facing legal resistance from a coalition of Democratic attorneys general, led by California's Rob Bonta. They argue that the severe layoffs render the department unable to perform its statutory duties, threatening federal funding for public schools and the administration of college financial aid. The lawsuit underscores concerns about diminishing enforcement of civil rights in education and aims to uphold the rule of law and congressional intent amid the administration's push for significant agency downsizing.
Rob Bonta and his counterparts from Massachusetts, New York, and Hawaii announced the lawsuit in a joint press conference Thursday morning, stating that the cuts are illegal.
Bonta says the cuts are "blatantly illegal, violating separation of powers," highlighting the urgent need for maintaining essential services for students.
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