The Supreme Court cleared the way for mass Education Department layoffs, bolstering President Donald Trump’s federal workforce cuts while legal battles continue.

The court has supported his administration on issues like immigration, federal employee dismissals and military policies.

Critics warn mass layoffs will weaken civil rights enforcement, leaving marginalized youth — including students of color, LGBTQ+ students, and those with disabilities — without federal protections.

Washington — The Supreme Court spent much of its most recent term responding to a fire hose of requests for emergency relief ...