Trump Faces Legal Challenges Over Education Department Dismantling

President Trump’s executive order to begin dismantling the Education Department has sparked lawsuits and raised concerns about disruptions to critical services and student loan management.

President Trump signed an executive order directing the dismantling of the Department of Education, transferring functions like student loans to the Small Business Administration and special education to Health and Human Services.
The move has triggered lawsuits from advocacy groups, including the NAACP and teachers' unions, claiming the order exceeds presidential authority and violates federal law.
Over 1,300 Department of Education employees have been laid off, reducing the agency’s workforce by nearly 50%, leading to concerns about disruptions in student loan servicing and educational program administration.
Critics warn that the reorganization could harm vulnerable students, including those with disabilities and from low-income families, while supporters argue it will reduce inefficiency and return control to states.
Congressional approval is required for the full closure of the department, and legal experts question whether the executive order alone can achieve the administration's goals.