June 7, 2025
U.S. District Court blocks Labor Department from closing Job Corps under Workforce Innovation Act
Judge blocks Trump's shutdown of 60-year-old Job Corps training program
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Trump administration ordered all 99 Job Corps centers to close by Jun. 30, 2025
Federal judge issued temporary restraining order on Jun. 4, 2025, blocking closures
Judge later issued preliminary injunction extending the block pending lawsuit outcome
Job Corps serves approximately 25,000-29,000 disadvantaged youth ages 16-24 annually
Nearly 50% of Job Corps participants in 2024 were Black youth
Program provides education, job training, housing, meals, and healthcare
Federal law requires public comment and congressional notification before closing centers
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Job Corps was originally created by Congress in 1964.
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How many contractor-operated Job Corps centers did Trump attempt to close by June 30, 2025?
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What age range does Job Corps serve?
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Roughly 3 million students have participated in Job Corps since 1964.
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What California representative criticized the shutdown, saying Congress already funded the program?
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