On Saturday, over 1,300 'Hands Off' rallies erupted across the country, uniting demonstrators against the Trump administration's controversial policies affecting education, health care, and social rights.
The Trump administration's plan to cut half of the Department of Education's workforce has ignited a fierce legal battle. Critics argue these layoffs threaten the quality of education for millions of students, especially those in low-income and special needs categories.
As the Trump administration considers downsizing the Department of Education, students with disabilities face uncertainty in accessing quality education due to a shortage of special education teachers and decreased federal funding.