Garamendi Statement on Trump's Illegal Dismantling of the Department of Education

WASHINGTON, DC- Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's singing Executive Order dismantling the Department of Education:

"Donald Trump has officially declared war on America's students. His illegal order to eliminate the Department of Education will devastate children and families nationwide, from preschool through college. Trump does not have the authority to dismantle a federal agency by executive order-this is yet another unconstitutional overreach by his administration and Congressional Republicans.

If allowed to stand, this reckless action will lead to skyrocketing class sizes, the mass firing of teachers, deep cuts to special education programs, higher college costs, and widespread harm to millions of students. It will also eliminate the enforcement of key civil rights protections, endangering nearly half of all students in the United States. As the father of public-school teachers and grandfather of 14 school-aged children, this order is not only illogical but also personal.

I will work alongside House Democrats to challenge this unlawful order in court and push for legislation that strengthens-not destroys-America's education system. Our children's future depends on it," said Rep. John Garamendi.

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