Bloomberg Businessweek ICYMI: Supreme Court Lets Trump Continue Education Department Purge
Jul 15, 2025
A divided Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to continue reshaping the Department of Education, sidelining a lower court's decision to reinstate nearly 1,400 workers. This ruling raises questions about the impact on federal workforce dynamics and agency effectiveness. It’s a rare move, highlighting the court's use of the 'shadow docket' for urgent cases. Dissenting justices express concern over executive overreach and its implications for independent oversight in federal agencies and immigration policy.
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Supreme Court Supports Trump's Education Purge
- The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to resume firing employees at the Department of Education despite legal challenges.
- This move could empower the administration to pursue similar actions in other agencies, even amidst ongoing disputes.
Supreme Court's Active Shadow Docket
- The Supreme Court is active on the 'shadow docket,' handling urgent cases outside the regular session.
- This process allows quick rulings on critical administration actions at any time, including summer months.
Temporary Supreme Court Orders Favor Administration
- The Supreme Court generally supports the Trump administration's ability to fire federal workers but provides only temporary rulings.
- Permanent decisions come later, and reversals after temporary orders are rare.