Trump Admin’s Education Dept. Cuts: Layoffs, Shutdowns & Lawsuits
Trump administration faced lawsuits over Education Department layoffs & shutdowns. Mass firings, budget disputes, and civil rights office closures marked significant changes.
Education Dept Restores Civil Rights Staff After Layoffs
The U.S. Education Department is restoring 260+ Office for Civil Rights staff after layoffs. A court case highlighted students facing discrimination due to OCR closures. Civil rights advocates raised concerns about student access to education.
Education: Court Battles, Immigration Enforcement, and Discrimination Claims
Education faces challenges: court disputes over civil rights, immigration enforcement near schools, student detentions, declining enrollment, and discrimination allegations. Trump era policies impact students.
Education Department: OCR Workplace Lawsuit & Investigation
The Education Department faces a lawsuit over OCR workplace changes, mass layoffs, and high case dismissals. Concerns raised about civil rights enforcement and agency responsibilities.
OCR Layoffs: Civil Rights Investigations Halted, Education Department Ordered to Restore Staff
Education Department ordered to restore laid-off OCR staff after layoffs halt civil rights investigations. Discrimination complaints backlog grows, sparking legal action and concern for students.
DEI Programs: States Push Back on Education Department Funding Threat
States are challenging the Education Department's threat to cut funding over DEI programs. Attorneys general argue the department's actions misinterpret Title VI and violate constitutional principles.