Washington AG joins coalition suing to block Trump’s order to dismantle Department of Education

Washington state’s attorney general, Nick Brown, has recently taken a stand against President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. Brown joined forces with 20 other Democratic states in filing a lawsuit seeking to block the administration’s efforts to eliminate the DOE.

The lawsuit, filed on March 13, aims to halt the layoffs and restructuring proposed by the Trump administration, which includes transferring student loan and special education services outside the department. The plan also involves shifting responsibilities away from the DOE, with the Small Business Administration set to handle student loans under the new arrangement.

Brown expressed concerns about the impact of these changes on Washington’s youth and families, stating that the cuts and layoffs at the Department of Education would have devastating effects on education and health services for students in the state. As a result, he is committed to fighting against what he deems an illegal order from President Trump.

The closure of the Office of Civil Rights outreach services, delays in federal funding and approvals for state schools, and the potential violation of the Administrative Procedures Act are some of the key issues highlighted in the lawsuit. The attorneys general argue that only Congress has the authority to authorize the dismantling of the DOE, and that the Trump administration’s executive order exceeds its legal boundaries.

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has praised the administration’s efforts to eliminate what she calls “bureaucratic bloat” within the department. However, the legal battle between the states and the federal government continues, with tensions running high over the future of education policy and funding.

In a show of solidarity, the attorneys general are standing firm in their resolve to protect the Department of Education and ensure that essential services and programs for students are not compromised. The outcome of this legal dispute will have far-reaching implications for education policy in the United States, as the fight over the DOE’s future plays out in courtrooms across the country.