The Trump administration has escalated its efforts to restructure the Department of Education, filing an emergency application with the Supreme Court. This move follows a lower court’s decision to halt the administration’s plan to significantly downsize the department.

A federal district court recently intervened, issuing an injunction that blocked the restructuring and mandated the rehiring of previously laid-off employees. This action directly challenged the administration’s authority to implement its proposed changes.

In its Supreme Court filing, the administration, through Solicitor General D. John Sauer, argued that the injunction constitutes undue judicial interference in the executive branch’s operational management. Sauer stated that the ongoing injunction subjects the executive branch to excessive daily oversight from the judiciary.

The Supreme Court’s decision on this matter will have significant implications for the future structure and function of the Department of Education. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.