House Democrats’ Litigation Task Force Applauds Successful Effort to Defend Education Department
WASHINGTION - Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, House Assistant Minority Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02), Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), House Committee on Judiciary, and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), House Committee on Appropriations issued the following statement after a federal judge blocked the Trump Administration from dismantling the Department of Education. The Court also ordered the immediate rehiring of unlawfully terminated staff—a thinly veiled effort to dismantle the entire department without congressional approval.
“As the Trump Administration escalates its assault on the rule of law, House Democrats’ forceful opposition is helping to vindicate the Constitution and uphold the rights of the people. Today’s ruling in a lawsuit brought by 21 Democratic State Attorneys General and supported by 192 Members of Congress, shows that this opposition is working every day.
“As the court made clear today: President Trump doesn’t have the power to unilaterally dismantle the Department of Education. This is a win for this nation’s kids, students, parents, teachers, and families, and a step forward in the fight to ensure a quality education for all Americans.”
In late April, House Democrats’ Litigation and Rapid Response Task Force filed an amicus brief challenging the Trump Administration’s efforts to close the Department of Education in the matter of the State of New York v. Linda McMahon. Today’s ruling cited the Member of Congress’s argument multiple times, with the judge noting President Donald Trump cannot make solitary decisions regarding the agency’s organization or function without congressional approval.
Please find additional information on their filing here.
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