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Turned on the TV and watched local newscasters and their remote Scripps News guy twist into pretzels saying #DOE isn’t closing, isn’t necessarily mortally wounded, but 1,000s are losing their jobs and funds intended to go to states is being held up. Eventually the Scripps guy got to, “I’m going to be watching the money. If all they’re doing is sending it to the States so they can run the programs, it might not have much impact.” Somebody told them to toe the line.

"When the Executive publicly announces its intent to break the law, and then executes on that promise, it is the Judiciary’s duty to check that lawlessness, not expedite it."

Justice Sotomayor, joined by Justice Kagan and Justice Jackson, asserts what until recently would have been an uncontroversial observation on the role of the American #judiciary. Why does 2/3 of #SCOTUS seem to have so much trouble understanding this basic concept?

#DOE #Education #SCOTUS #Fascism #alt

The Supreme Court derives its power from its legitimacy. It earns its legitimacy by explaining its decisions. The endless stream of wholly unexplained orders in favor of the Trump administration is not just indefensible—it's a threat to the court's own long-term power. This reeks of illegitimacy. -Mark Joseph Stern

"FUCK THE CHILDREN," he said. (probably)

"The federal grants were supposed to be distributed Tuesday, but The Associated Press reported a memo went out from the Department of Education saying the money... is on hold."

Cruelty isn't the only point. trump is also an instrument of chaos. he thrives on confused, hurt and afraid children.

thehill.com/homenews/education

NYTimes - #News - Trump Administration Withholds Nearly $7 Billion for Schools, With Little Explanation…The money helps pay for after-school and summer programs, support for students learning English, teacher training and other services. But in an email, the Education Department notified state education agencies that the funds would not be available. #Education #Schools #Kids #Teachers #TrumpAdministration #RepublicansDidThis #DOE #educators #PublicEducation