Overview

• U.S. District Judge Myong J. Joun issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration's efforts to close the Department of Education and reinstate terminated staff.
• The ruling halts the transfer of federal student loan and disability programs to other agencies, preserving the department's core functions.
• The court found the administration's actions caused irreparable harm, delaying federal funding to schools and undermining critical offices like Federal Student Aid.
• The judge determined the executive branch lacks authority to dismantle a congressionally created department without legislative approval.
• The Trump administration plans to appeal the decision, continuing its push to reduce federal oversight in education.