A coalition of 21 Democratic attorneys general, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration following the abrupt firing of over 1,300 employees from the Department of Education. They argue that these dismissals undermine the agency's ability to support students, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds. The lawsuit aims to challenge what they consider illegal policies aimed at dismantling essential federal education programs. This legal action highlights the ongoing conflicts between state officials and the Trump administration's aggressive approach to reducing federal workforce across multiple departments.
Firing half of the Department of Education's workforce will hurt students throughout New York and the nation, especially low-income students and those with disabilities who rely on federal funding.
The coalition is seeking a court order to stop what it called policies to dismantle the agency.
This outrageous effort to leave students behind and deprive them of a quality education is reckless and illegal.
The suit is the most recent legal challenge to Mr. Trump's fast-moving agenda.
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