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Joe Neguse: “The department was created by an act of Congress and only…”

Featuring: Joe Neguse, Democratic | U.S. House Colorado, 2nd Congressional District

Rep. Larsen Telephone Town Hall with Assistant Leader Joe Neguse (March 20)

Published March 20, 2025 | Video Starts at 16:37

And in addition, it is unlawful. The president does not have the authority under the Constitution or federal law to abolish the Department of Education. The department was created by an act of Congress and only Congress can ultimately determine its fate. I believe that there will likely be litigation in the coming days regarding the president's executive order. (16:37–16:45)

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