The Supreme Court authorized Education Secretary Linda McMahon to proceed with laying off half of the Department of Education staff and shifting responsibilities to other agencies. This decision reverses a lower court injunction. The ruling aligns with President Trump's initiative to reduce the agency's size. McMahon stated that the decision grants authority over staffing and aims to enhance efficiency. The union representing affected employees criticized the decision as detrimental and expressed hope for the department to continue essential services despite the ruling.
"Today, the Supreme Court again confirmed the obvious: the President of the United States, as the head of the Executive Branch, has the ultimate authority to make decisions about staffing levels, administrative organization, and day-to-day operations of federal agencies."
"Let's be clear, despite this decision, the Department of Education has a choice-a choice to recommit to providing critical services for the American people and reject political agendas."
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