URGENT: Education Department Reinstates Fired Attorneys Amid Crisis Over Civil Rights Complaint Backlog.

Breaking News: Education Department Reinstates Fired Attorneys Amid Crisis Over Civil Rights Complaint Backlog The US Education Department has ordered 299 former employees, including 52 attorneys, to return to work immediately. The employees were fired in March as part of a reduction-in-force, but a court order blocked their terminations. They were placed on paid administrative leave while the legal battle played out. The reinstated employees, who investigate family complaints of discrimination in the nation's schools, were told to report back to work on Friday. This move comes as the department faces a crisis over a backlog of civil rights complaints. The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has been severely understaffed since the mass firings in March. The reinstatement of these employees is a temporary reprieve, but the long-term impact on the department's operations remains uncertain. The court order that blocked the terminations is still in effect, and the department's decision to reinstate the employees is likely a response to the ongoing legal battle. The fate of the reinstated employees remains uncertain, and it is unclear how long they will be allowed to work. This is a developing story, and we will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.