The Supreme Court has allowed President Trump to continue with the planned layoffs of almost 1,400 employees at the Education Department, overriding a preliminary injunction from a lower court. The court's action comes despite dissent from liberal justices. Justice Sonia Sotomayor voiced concerns regarding the legality of the administration's actions, emphasizing the judiciary's responsibility to curb violations of the law. Employees affected have been on paid leave since March, and the court's ruling initiates steps toward their termination, which the Education Department had intended to address.
The Supreme Court's decision allows President Trump to proceed with laying off nearly 1,400 Education Department employees, reversing a lower court's injunction against the plan.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor criticized the court's decision, stating it enables legally questionable actions by the administration, undermining the Judiciary's role to check lawlessness.
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