Judge Orders Reinstatement of Education Department Employees

Judge Orders Reinstatement of Education Department Employees

A federal judge has mandated the reinstatement of over 1,300 U.S. Department of Education employees who were slated to be affected by a reduction in force announced on March 11.

The injunction, issued by U.S. District Judge Myong Joun in Boston, emphasized the department's necessity to fulfill its duties and legal obligations.

The planned staff reduction, according to the judge, would have significantly hampered the department's ability to function effectively.

The Department of Education, established in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter, has faced previous challenges, including attempts to dismantle or merge it under Presidents Reagan and Trump.

This ruling marks a significant development amidst ongoing debates about the department's role and size.