Applaud the Ruling Protecting the Department of Education

In a major victory for students, educators, and the future of public education, a federal appeals court has stopped President Trump’s attempt to gut the U.S. Department of Education.

The court upheld an earlier ruling that blocks Trump’s mass layoffs at the department—layoffs that would have slashed its workforce in half and crippled its ability to serve students across the country. The judges made clear: a president cannot unilaterally dismantle an entire cabinet-level agency without approval from Congress.

This ruling defends more than just jobs—it defends the right of every student to a fair and functioning public education system. It upholds the rule of law, checks on executive power, and the vital role the Department of Education plays in supporting student loans, special education, nutrition programs, and more.

Add your name to thank the judges and applaud this critical decision. When our institutions are under threat, we must stand strong for the values and protections they represent. Let’s send a clear message: public education matters, and we will fight to protect it.