House Democrats were turned away from the Department of Education on Friday when they tried to meet with the acting Education Secretary to discuss the rumored dismantling of the agency.
The group led by Rep. Mark Takano had sent a letter demanding an urgent meeting in light of reports that the Trump administration might be planning to abolish the department without Congressional approval.
Upon arrival the lawmakers found the building’s doors locked with security officers informing them that no meeting had been scheduled. This incident has sparked outrage among those concerned about transparency in government.
The Department of Education created by Congress cannot be abolished without legislative consent a fact Democrats are keen to highlight. They argue that such actions bypass democratic processes and the rule of law.
Rep. Takano and others criticized the administration for what they perceive as an attempt to bypass Congress and unilaterally change education policy which could affect millions of students across America.
The refusal to meet comes amidst increasing tension over the administration’s plans for federal agencies with critics accusing President Trump of using executive overreach to gut departments he views as unnecessary.
This standoff is part of a broader pattern where Democratic lawmakers have been denied access to various federal agencies recently raising questions about the administration’s commitment to open government.
The incident has not only escalated political tensions but also put a spotlight on the future of public education in the U.S. as lawmakers vow to continue their oversight and push for accountability from the administration.
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