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Trump Tried to Eliminate Job Corps; Federal Judge Says ‘Not So Fast’ in Stunning Ruling

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to shut down Job Corps, a 60-year-old program offering free job training and education to low-income youth. The ruling preserves access for over 25,000 students and underscores that only Congress—not the Executive Branch—can dismantle federally funded programs. This article breaks down what Job Corps is, who’s affected, and what happens next. Learn how this decision protects opportunity for vulnerable American youth.