Dismantling of Education Department (New York v. McMahon, D. Mass., 1:25-cv-10601)

Lawsuit challenging efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, requesting a halt to the agency’s planned reduction in workforce.

Litigation Details

Case filed on: March 13, 2025

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03/13/2025

On 3/13/25, the plaintiff states filed their complaint.

03/24/2025

On 3/24/25, plaintiffs filed a motion for preliminary injunction.

05/22/2025

On 5/22/25, the district court issued a preliminary injunction order, blocking efforts to dismantle the Department of Education and requiring the rehiring of thousands of federal employees. That same day, federal defendants filed a notice of appeal to the First Circuit.