State Lawsuit

New York v. McMahon - Department of Education Dismantling

20 states and D.C. challenged the unconstitutional dismantling of the Department of Education. Judge Joun found government's 'true intention is to effectively dismantle the Department without an authorizing statute.' Granted preliminary injunction and ordered RIF employees reinstated. Supreme Court granted administrative stay 6-3, allowing dismantling to resume.

Appealed

Case Details

20 states and D.C. challenged the unconstitutional dismantling of the Department of Education. Judge Joun found government's 'true intention is to effectively dismantle the Department without an authorizing statute.' Granted preliminary injunction and ordered RIF employees reinstated. Supreme Court granted administrative stay 6-3, allowing dismantling to resume.

Date Filed

2025-03-13

Status

Appealed

Court

U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts / First Circuit / Supreme Court

Outcome

Injunction granted then stayed by Supreme Court 6-3; dismantling resumed

Related Executive Actions (1)

Dismantling the Department of Education

Ordered reduction in force covering 2,000 employees (nearly half the workforce). Judge Joun issued preliminary injunction, finding the government's 'true intention is to effectively dismantle the Department without an authorizing statute.' Supreme Court later granted administrative stay 6-3, allowing dismantling to proceed.

Pending Litigation
Policy DirectiveEducation
Department of Education
2 challenges2025-03-13

Plaintiffs / Parties

  • State of New York
  • 20 States and D.C.
  • AFT
  • AFSCME
  • SEIU
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