Legal Actions

Learn more about the latest legal actions taken in response to attacks on our communities and our democracy.

Somerville Public Schools v. Trump

Filed on behalf of
A coalition including educators, school districts, and unions
In response to the Trump administration's efforts to
Case Number
1:25-cv-10677
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Filed
March 24, 2025
U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Relief Outcomes
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Motion for Admin Stay/Stay Pending Appeal
Granted
36
Motion for Stay Pending Appeal
Denied
26
Preliminary Injunction
Granted
6
Injunction Scope
Nationwide (non-APA)
21
Summary
A coalition of educators, school districts, and unions have sued the Trump administration to stop the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education and the mass firing of its staff. The plaintiffs argue that the administration's actions will decimate crucial services provided to students, teachers, and parents and are in violation of the Constitution and the Administrative Procedure Act. The case is now consolidated with State of New York v. McMahon, No. 1:25-cv-10601.
Plaintiffs
Somerville Public Schools Easthampton Public Schools American Federation of Teachers American Federation of Teachers-Massachusetts American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) American Association of University Professors Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Plaintiffs' Counsel
Democracy Forward Foundation
Defendants
President Donald J. Trump Secretary Linda McMahon U.S. Department of Education

Documents

Reply in support of Preliminary Injunction
Somerville Public Schools v. Trump - Reply in Support of Motion for Preliminary Injunction
April 18, 2025