Attorney General Nick Brown and attorneys general from 20 other states have filed a legal request on Monday seeking a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration’s plan to reduce the Department of Education’s workforce by half and reallocate functions such as student loan management and special education services, according to the Office of the Attorney General.

Several states, including California, New York, and Illinois, have joined a lawsuit filed on March 13 challenging President Trump's executive order affecting the Department of Education. The lawsuit argues that the order could impact funding for K-12 education and grants for students with disabilities. "The devastating cuts and layoffs at the Department of Education will directly harm Washington's youth and their families," Brown said, as reported by the Office of the Attorney General.

A coalition of attorneys general has filed a motion challenging the President’s decision to dismantle the Department of Education, arguing that it exceeds executive authority and falls under Congressional control. They also claim that the mass layoffs violate the Administrative Procedure Act by disrupting services without due process. As a result, some federal approvals for state programs have been delayed, and an office responsible for student protection has stopped outreach efforts. Attorneys general from multiple states are seeking a court order to block the decision. More details and the full motion are available on the Office of the Attorney General website.