Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford is challenging President Trump’s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. Ford joined a lawsuit with New York and 18 other states to stop Trump’s order, arguing that only Congress has the power to eliminate the department. The lawsuit claims that cutting department employees would hinder its ability to fulfill its mission. Nevada has received significant education funding in recent years, including for Pell grants, career and technical education, special education, and homeless youth programs. Ford’s stance contrasts with Governor Joe Lombardo, who supports Trump’s proposal to return education control to states. Educators like Tillie Torres emphasize the importance of education funding for student support. Trump’s executive order to reduce the department’s workforce has faced criticism for bypassing Congress. A hearing on the lawsuit is scheduled for April 25. Critics argue that Trump should follow the law and seek congressional approval before dismantling the Education Department.
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