Court allows Education Department to halve OCR staff: How this may affect protections for marginalised students
A US appeals court has ruled that the Department of Education may proceed with cutting half of its Office for Civil Rights (OCR) staff, overturning an earlier block. The decision aligns with a Supreme Court ruling on broader layoffs. The OCR had begun reinstating staff following the previous injunction. Critics warn the cuts come amid rising discrimination complaints. Public Justice, representing plaintiffs, voiced concern but has not confirmed if it will appeal, according to Higher Ed Dive.
A US appeals court has ruled that the Department of Education may proceed with cutting half of its Office for Civil Rights (OCR) staff, overturning an earlier block. The decision aligns with a Supreme Court ruling on broader layoffs. The OCR had begun reinstating staff following the previous injunction. Critics warn the cuts come amid rising discrimination complaints. Public Justice, representing plaintiffs, voiced concern but has not confirmed if it will appeal, according to Higher Ed Dive.
