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Supreme Court Conservatives Tell Trump He Can Destroy the Education Department, as a Treat

With the Supreme Court ruling, the layoffs put on hold will continue and the enforcement of civil rights in schools is likely to take a hit—which will mean marginalized persons like women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and students with disabilities could lack available recourse and protections, according to Gaylynn Burroughs, vice president for education and workplace justice at the National Women’s Law Center. “For decades, the agency has played an essential role in safeguarding the rights of students, especially girls, students with disabilities, LGBTQI+ youth, and students of color,” Burroughs said in a statement. “Without enough staff and resources, students will face more barriers to educational opportunity and have fewer places to turn to when their rights are violated… The damage inflicted by this decision will be felt for generations.”