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California v. Department of Education

Filed on behalf of
A coalition of eight states
In response to the Trump administration's efforts to
Case Number
1:25-cv-10548
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Filed
March 6, 2025
U.S District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Relief Outcomes
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Preliminary Injunction
Granted
6
Summary
A coalition of eight states filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s termination of grant funding for K-12 teacher preparation programs. The states argue that these grant terminations were issued without warning and with immediate effect, and therefore violate the Administrative Procedure Act, the Spending Clause, and the separation of powers. Plaintiffs seek declaratory and injunctive relief to prevent disruptions to these programs.
Plaintiffs
State of California Commonwealth of Massachusetts State of New Jersey State of Colorado State of Illinois State of Maryland State of New York State of Wisconsin
Plaintiffs' Counsel
California Attorney General Massachusetts Attorney General New Jersey Attorney General Colorado Attorney General Illinois Attorney General Maryland Attorney General New York Attorney General Wisconsin Attorney General
Defendants
U.S. Department of Education Acting Secretary Denise L. Carter Secretary Linda McMahon

Documents

Opposition to Motion to Dismiss
California v. Department of Education - Opp'n to Motion to Dismiss
October 10, 2025
California v. Department of Education - Oppn Stay Pending Appeal (SCOTUS)
March 28, 2025
California v. Department of Education - Opp'n Stay Pending Appeal (District)
March 13, 2025