State Lawsuit

California et al. v. Department of Education - Teacher Grants

8 states sued over termination of Teacher Quality Partnership and SEED grants. Judge Joun granted TRO. Government appealed to First Circuit (denied) then to Supreme Court, which vacated the TRO 5-4. Separate challenge by AACTE and others resulted in another TRO from Judge Rubin.

Injunction Granted

Case Details

8 states sued over termination of Teacher Quality Partnership and SEED grants. Judge Joun granted TRO. Government appealed to First Circuit (denied) then to Supreme Court, which vacated the TRO 5-4. Separate challenge by AACTE and others resulted in another TRO from Judge Rubin.

Date Filed

2025-03-06

Status

Injunction Granted

Court

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

Outcome

Initial TRO vacated by Supreme Court 5-4; other injunctions remain

Related Executive Actions (1)

Teacher Quality and SEED Grant Terminations

Terminated grants under the Teacher Quality Partnership Program, SEED Grant Program, and Teacher and School Leader Incentive Programs. Multiple courts issued temporary restraining orders. Supreme Court vacated one TRO 5-4 but other injunctions remain. Southern Education Foundation grants also terminated and restored by court.

Blocked
Policy DirectiveEducation
Department of Education
2 challenges2025-03-06

Plaintiffs / Parties

  • State of California
  • State of Massachusetts
  • State of New Jersey
  • 5 other states
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