U.S. Teachers Unions Fight Trump's Attempt to Dismantle Education Department

Teachers unions and civil rights groups, including the NAACP, filed a lawsuit against President Trump's attempt to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, following an executive order aimed at shifting school policy control to states. The department is an essential agency for educational quality.

U.S. teachers unions and rights advocates, like the NAACP, have taken legal action against the Trump administration. The lawsuit was filed to counter President Trump's executive order aimed at dismantling the federal Education Department.

The order aims to move educational policy control to state and local boards, evoking concern among liberal education supporters. It fulfills Trump's campaign promise to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, which has sparked a contentious debate over federal involvement in education.

The lawsuit argues Trump's actions are unconstitutional and defy congressional mandates. Amid debates about state versus federal control, the department continues to manage federal grants and student loans, essential to many educational institutions.

(With inputs from agencies.)