From the Associated Press: The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
With the three liberal justices in dissent, the court on Monday paused an order from U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston, who issued a preliminary injunction reversing the layoffs and calling into question the broader plan.
The layoffs “will likely cripple the department,” Joun wrote. A federal appeals court refused to put the order on hold while the administration appealed.
The high court action enables the administration to resume work on winding down the department, one of Trump’s biggest campaign promises.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon reacted, releasing the following statement on X:
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. While today’s ruling is a significant win for students and families, it is a shame that the highest court in the land had to step in to allow President Trump to advance the reforms Americans elected him to deliver using the authorities granted to him by the U.S. Constitution.
The U.S. Department of Education will now deliver on its mandate to restore excellence in American education. We will carry out the reduction in force to promote efficiency and accountability and to ensure resources are directed where they matter most – to students, parents, and teachers. As we return education to the states, this Administration will continue to perform all statutory duties while empowering families and teachers by reducing education bureaucracy.
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. While…
— Secretary Linda McMahon (@EDSecMcMahon) July 14, 2025
The Trump War Room cheered, “The Supreme Court just handed ANOTHER major victory to the Trump Administration, clearing the path for a 1,400 headcount reduction at the Department of Education— aligning with President Trump’s mission to return education to the States! 🇺🇸”
🚨 The Supreme Court just handed ANOTHER major victory to the Trump Administration, clearing the path for a 1,400 headcount reduction at the Department of Education— aligning with President Trump’s mission to return education to the States! 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/iPAKeqTDWO
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) July 14, 2025
Here’s the link to the Supreme Court’s opinion.https://t.co/h06AIpRxxR
— SCOTUSblog (@SCOTUSblog) July 14, 2025
BREAKING: Supreme Court votes 6-3 to allow President Trump to move forward with purge of the Department of Education. pic.twitter.com/Ez5dvegD2A
— ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) July 14, 2025
READ MORE from Associated Press.
BREAKING: The Supreme Court is allowing President Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and lay off nearly 1,400 employees. https://t.co/SnsnBxZr07
— The Associated Press (@AP) July 14, 2025
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