Trump administration's request for personnel cuts at Education Department

SOURCE www.npr.org
The Trump administration is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to allow personnel cuts at the Education Department, despite a preliminary injunction blocking the closure of the department and reinstating 1,400 employees. The administration argues that the cuts are for streamlining purposes and not department gutting.

Key Points

  • Preliminary injunction by Judge Joun blocking closure of Education Department
  • Request for personnel cuts seen as streamlining by Trump administration
  • Case involves 20 states, the District of Columbia, AFT, school districts, and unions

Pros

  • Efforts to streamline operations

Cons

  • Potential negative impact on department's ability to carry out statutory functions